Personal Care Assistant (PCA) - Homecare

$34,965 - $37,440/Yr

Maxim Healthcare Services - Elk Grove, CA

Full-time

Elk Grove, CA

Ambulatory Health Care Services

About the position

The Personal Care Assistant (PCA) plays a crucial role in providing assistance with activities of daily living and hands-on care to clients in a homecare setting. This position involves personal hygiene care, medication reminders, and support with mobility, as well as companion tasks to maintain a healthy living environment. The PCA is expected to adhere to state licensing requirements and company policies while ensuring the well-being and dignity of clients.

Responsibilities

• Assists patient with personal care activities including bathing, oral hygiene, preparation and feeding of meals, dressing and undressing, ambulation, and other activities as needed.
• Performs duties as assigned in an accurate and timely manner.
• Maintains confidentiality of all client information according to HIPAA standards.
• Safeguards the client/patient by observing appropriate infection control procedures including but not limited to universal precautions.
• Notifies the office of any abnormal findings or conditions.
• Adheres to the standards, policies, procedures of the Company.
• Arrives at the client's home on time and leaves when shift schedule is complete.
• Represents the Company with a positive image at all times.
• Demonstrates flexibility and adaptability in meeting the needs of all clients.
• Effectively communicates with the office staff, including availability to work.
• Adheres to time and attendance policies.
• Provides requirements-related information (Annual PPD, In-services, etc.) in a timely fashion; follows all other compliance standards at all times.
• Performs other Personal Care Assistant duties as assigned/necessary.

Requirements

• One (1) year of Personal Care Assistant experience within the last three (3) years providing hands-on personal care preferred.
• State Personal Care Assistant licensure or certification where required.
• Ability to adhere to time and attendance policies.
• Ability to carry out tasks in a professional manner and adhere to policies regarding professionalism and boundaries.
• Must demonstrate a compassionate nature and possess strong people skills.
• Ability to effectively elicit/provide information to and from appropriate individuals (including, but not limited to, supervisors, co-workers, clients) via strong communication skills; proficiency in the English language may be required.
• Computer proficiency required.