Personal Care Assistant/Home Health Aide

$29,120 - $31,200/Yr

A&C Private HomeCare - Oxford, GA

Full-time

Oxford, GA

About the position

A&C Private Home Care is seeking a compassionate Personal Care Assistant (PCA) to provide essential support to clients with physical, emotional, or cognitive impairments. The PCA will assist clients in maintaining their independence and quality of life through personalized care, companionship, and basic housekeeping duties. This role is crucial in ensuring the wellbeing of clients and requires a dedicated individual who can adapt to the varying needs of those they care for.

Responsibilities

• Providing immobile, recovering, or frail clients with support, company, and comfort.
• Reporting changes in the physical, mental, and emotional conditions of clients to relevant parties.
• Providing support with personal hygiene, including bathroom visits, bathing, dressing, and brushing teeth.
• Engaging clients in suitable activities, such as playing games, taking walks, or having conversations.
• Performing basic housekeeping duties, including cleaning, laundry, and preparing meals.
• Assisting clients with household finances, bills, and payments, as well as running errands.
• Accompanying clients on outings and arranging transportation to medical appointments.
• Providing mobility support, including assistance with walking aids and wheelchairs.
• Maintaining a hygienic, tidy, and safe environment.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED
• A minimum of two years' of experience in a similar role.
• In-depth knowledge of best practices in providing personal care.
• Available to work irregular hours, including night shift, weekends, and holidays.
• Extensive experience in assisting clients with mobility and personal hygiene.
• Ability to perform housekeeping tasks, prepare meals, pay household bills, and run errands.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills, a caring approach, and physically fit.
• Ability to maintain a tidy and safe living environment.

Benefits

• Flexible schedule