Personal Care Assistant (PCA)

$27,040 - $31,200/Yr

Unclassified - Kempton, PA

Full-time - Entry Level

Kempton, PA

About the position

As a Personal Care Assistant (PCA) with AbaCares Services, you will play a vital role in providing essential assistance to clients in their homes. This position is centered around helping individuals with their daily activities and personal care needs, ensuring they feel comfortable and safe in their own environment. The PCA role requires a compassionate and patient individual who can deliver high-quality care while maintaining a positive attitude. You will be responsible for supporting clients in various aspects of their daily lives, which may include personal hygiene, mobility assistance, and companionship. Your work will directly impact the quality of life for those you assist, making empathy and a caring demeanor essential traits for success in this position. In this role, you will assist clients with personal care tasks such as bathing, dressing, toileting, and grooming. You will also support clients with mobility needs, helping them transfer, walk, and navigate their home environment safely. Providing companionship is a key aspect of the job, as engaging clients in activities that enrich their daily lives is crucial for their emotional well-being. Additionally, you will prepare meals according to dietary needs and assist with feeding when necessary. Light housekeeping duties will also be part of your responsibilities to ensure a clean and comfortable living space for clients. Monitoring and reporting any changes in client health, behavior, or needs to the care management team is an important part of your role. You may also accompany clients to appointments and assist with errands as needed. Adhering to all company policies, procedures, and the high ethical standards expected at AbaCares Services is essential to maintaining the integrity of the care provided.

Responsibilities

• Assist clients with personal care tasks, such as bathing, dressing, toileting, and grooming.
• Support clients with mobility needs, including transferring, walking, and navigating their home environment.
• Provide companionship and engage clients in activities that enrich their daily lives.
• Prepare meals according to dietary needs and assist with feeding, if necessary.
• Perform light housekeeping duties to maintain a clean and comfortable home environment.
• Monitor and report client health, behavior, or needs changes to the care management team.
• Accompany clients to appointments and assist with errands as needed.
• Adhere to all company policies, procedures, and the high ethical standards expected at AbaCares Services.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Proven experience as a Caregiver, Personal Care Assistant, or similar role.
• Must pass a comprehensive background check.
• Demonstrated ability to pay close attention to detail and follow care plans accurately.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills with a friendly and compassionate demeanor.
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Physical ability to perform the position's duties, including lifting and transferring clients as needed.
• A commitment to providing high-quality, empathetic care to individuals in need.

Benefits

• Competitive pay rate.
• Supportive and positive work environment with a team committed to excellence.
• Opportunities for professional development and training in the home care field.
• Health Benefits.