Personal Care Assistant

$24,960 - $24,960/Yr

Unclassified - Athens, GA

posted 3 months ago

Part-time - Entry Level
Athens, GA

About the position

Infinity Health Care Services and Solutions LLC. is looking for a compassionate Personal Care Assistant (PCA) to join our team in Athens, GA. As a PCA, you will play a vital role in providing essential daily living assistance and support to individuals in need. This position is part-time, with an expected workload of 20 to 28 hours per week, and offers a pay rate of $12.00 per hour. The ideal candidate will possess a strong passion for helping others and will be dedicated to improving the quality of life for our clients. You will work in a modern office setting and be part of a small, agile, and professional team that values fun and collaboration. In this role, you will assist clients with personal care tasks such as bathing, grooming, and dressing. You will also provide companionship and emotional support, help with meal preparation and feeding, perform light housekeeping tasks, monitor and record vital signs, assist with mobility and physical therapy exercises, and administer medication under the direction of a nurse or healthcare professional. Your contributions will make a meaningful difference in the lives of those who need it most, and you will have the opportunity to build strong relationships with clients and their families.

Responsibilities

  • Assist clients with personal care tasks such as bathing, grooming, and dressing
  • Provide companionship and emotional support to clients
  • Help with meal preparation and feeding
  • Perform light housekeeping tasks
  • Monitor and record vital signs
  • Assist with mobility and physical therapy exercises
  • Administer medication under the direction of a nurse or healthcare professional

Requirements

  • Experience in patient care, childcare, or direct support roles preferred
  • Knowledge of dementia care and long-term care practices is a plus
  • Ability to lift and transfer clients safely
  • Familiarity with medical systems and procedures
  • Valid driver's license for transportation needs

Nice-to-haves

  • Experience in caregiving for at least 1 year
  • Recent TB test
  • Fingerprinting within the last year
  • Ability to pass a background check
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