Personal Care Assistant

$29,120 - $29,120/Yr

Carring Companions - Cary, NC

Full-time - Entry Level

Cary, NC

About the position

The Personal Care Assistant (PCA) role at Caring Companions involves providing essential support to clients in their daily activities, ensuring their comfort and safety. This position is crucial for assisting clients with personal care tasks, medication management, and emotional support, contributing to their overall well-being and quality of life.

Responsibilities

• Ensuring clients receive their medication on time
• Supporting clients who can't move on their own
• Helping clients dress, bathe, eat, etc.
• Assisting clients with physical therapy exercises
• Cooking meals according to the customer's restrictions
• Helping customers with their shopping
• Performing necessary housekeeping to maintain a clean environment
• Providing emotional support
• Informing physicians or supervisors about uncommon events
• Acting quickly and responsibly in cases of emergency

Requirements

• 2 years of experience in personal care services (PCS)
• High school diploma or GED
• Driver's License
• Experience with mid-level Activities of Daily Living (ADLs)
• Experience in senior care
• Experience in home care and patient care

Benefits

• Paid training
• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• 401(k)
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Life insurance
• Referral program
• Paid sick time