Personal Care Aide PCA

$36,504 - $36,504/Yr

Rockaway Home Care - Poughkeepsie, NY

Part-time,Full-time - Entry Level

Poughkeepsie, NY

Ambulatory Health Care Services

About the position

The Personal Care Aide (PCA) position at Rockaway Home Care involves providing essential support to individuals in need, particularly those with developmental disabilities. The role focuses on assisting clients with personal care tasks, offering companionship, and ensuring a safe and clean environment. The ideal candidate is compassionate and dedicated, with a commitment to enhancing the quality of life for clients.

Responsibilities

• Assist clients with personal care tasks such as bathing, grooming, and dressing
• Provide companionship and emotional support
• Help with meal preparation and medication reminders
• Support individuals in daily activities and exercises
• Monitor and report changes in health or behavior
• Maintain a clean and safe environment for clients

Requirements

• PCA or HHA certificate
• Must be authorized to work in the United States
• Recent (less than 1 year) full physical
• PPD Rubella and Rubeola titers
• Drug screening
• Ability to read, write and carry out patient care plan activities

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in outpatient care
• Multilingual skills

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Paid holidays
• Paid time off
• Same Day Pay Available
• Weekly direct deposit
• Unionized environment