Personal Care Aide (PCA)

$36,400 - $36,400/Yr

Diamond Adult & Senior Concierge LLC - Santa Clarita, CA

Full-time - Entry Level

Santa Clarita, CA

About the position

The Personal Care Aide (PCA) position at Diamond Adult & Senior Concierge (DASC) involves providing essential personal care and support services to clients, primarily seniors and individuals with developmental disabilities. The role requires assisting with daily living activities, ensuring client safety, and maintaining a clean and organized environment. This full-time position offers a competitive hourly wage and requires a commitment to working weekends and night shifts.

Responsibilities

• Arrive to and from the client's residence in a timely manner
• Provide personal care including bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, and walking
• Offer companion care through socialization and conversation
• Ensure protective supervision to prevent falls and remove hazards
• Plan and prepare meals, including cooking and cleanup
• Perform light housekeeping tasks such as mopping, sweeping, and laundry
• Assist with errands like grocery shopping and prescription pickups
• Provide limited medication assistance without administering medication
• Help clients with transferring, ambulating, and positioning
• Notify DASC of any changes in the client's health or home environment
• Maintain proper documentation and follow specific health instructions
• Encourage and praise clients to support positive behavior

Requirements

• Must be at least 18 years of age
• High school diploma or GED
• Valid CPR and First Aid Certification (to be obtained within 30 days after hire)
• Valid identification
• Reliable vehicle
• Pass DOJ/FBI background check
• Negative TB test dated within the past two years

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in senior care
• Valid Driver's License

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Flexible schedule
• Paid time off