Personal Care Assistant

Addus HomeCare - Phoenix, AZ

Part-time - Entry Level

Phoenix, AZ

Ambulatory Health Care Services

About the position

The Personal Care Assistant (PCA) role at Arcadia Home Care & Staffing is designed for individuals who are passionate about providing care to seniors and people with disabilities. This position involves supporting clients in their daily activities, ensuring they can live independently while receiving the necessary assistance. The role offers flexible hours and the opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the lives of clients, all within a supportive and values-driven organization.

Responsibilities

• Follow specific care plans for clients and report on completed tasks.
• Assist with personal care needs of the client (bathing, dressing, etc.).
• Provide or assist in routine house cleaning, meal preparation, and laundry.
• Transport client to doctor's office, grocery store and other essential errands.
• Assist client with the self-administration of medications.
• Observe and report any changes in client's condition.
• Maintain a high degree of confidentiality at all times due to access to sensitive information.
• Maintain regular, predictable, consistent attendance and is flexible to meet the needs of the department.
• Follow all Medicare, Medicaid, and HIPAA regulations and requirements.
• Abide by all regulations, policies, procedures and standards.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Must be 18 years of age.
• Satisfactory completion of Agency qualifying exam.
• Must be able to pass a criminal background check.
• Six (6) months recent experience or 2 years part-time experience within the last 3 years as a PCA/HCA/CNA or equivalent or 6 months full-time experience within the past 2 years or 1 year part-time experience within the past 3 years and completion of a format training course.
• CPR / First Aid certification if state or program requirement.
• Nurturing and compassionate nature with the desire to care for others.

Benefits

• Flexible hours to accommodate personal needs.
• Daily pay for select positions.
• Comprehensive safety policies based on CDC guidelines.
• Provision of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) including gloves, face masks, hand sanitizer, and anti-bacterial soap.