Personal Care Aide (PCA)

$24,960 - $27,040/Yr

Hcc Personal Care - DeWitt, VA

Full-time - Entry Level

DeWitt, VA

Ambulatory Health Care Services

About the position

The Personal Care Aide (PCA) position at HCC Personal Care involves providing essential support to physically or mentally challenged clients in their daily activities. This role is crucial for enhancing the quality of life for clients by assisting them with personal care tasks, medication management, and emotional support. The ideal candidate should possess a compassionate nature and strong communication skills, as well as a commitment to health and safety.

Responsibilities

• Ensure clients receive their medication on time
• Support clients who can't move on their own
• Help clients dress, bathe, eat, etc.
• Assist clients with physical therapy exercises
• Cook meals according to the customer's restrictions
• Help customers with their shopping
• Do necessary housekeeping to maintain a clean environment
• Provide emotional support
• Inform physicians or supervisors about uncommon events
• Act quickly and responsibly in cases of emergency

Requirements

• Proven experience as a personal care assistant
• Committed to health & safety
• Able to do housework and cooking
• Well-organized and reliable
• Excellent communication and people skills
• Positive and compassionate attitude
• Strong ethics
• Physical stamina
• High school diploma or equivalent
• A valid driver's license

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in senior care
• High school diploma or GED

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Paid time off