PCA Aides - CNA Florence

Active Day•Florence, SC

16d

About The Position

Personal Care Aides provide home support, medical monitoring, client transportation services, and assistance with activities of daily living to help restore, maintain, and promote clients’ health. The role helps clients remain safely at home and may help avoid unnecessary hospitalization. Team members are expected to maintain a positive attitude, be thoughtful, supportive, productive, and dependable, keep members safe, and promote the health and happiness of the people served and their caregivers. The employer offers flexible schedules and multiple shifts, including full-time, part-time, and per-diem opportunities. Eligible team members may receive benefits, a 401(k), and paid time off. Other offerings include competitive hourly wages, location-matched assignments, ongoing educational training, clinical team supervision and support, team-member recognition and awards, and an Employee Assistance Program with discount programs and employee support. New caregivers may be eligible to earn up to $1,000 in bonuses.

Requirements

CNA is required, as stated in the job summary.
High school diploma or equivalent.
At least 18 years of age for positions that do not require driving for clients.
At least 21 years of age for positions that require driving or running errands for clients.
For positions involving driving for clients, a valid driver's license, reliable transportation, and proof of vehicle registration and insurance are required.
Strong communication and engaging interpersonal skills.
Ability to multitask and manage time effectively.
Ability to work a flexible schedule.
Ability to bend, pull, push, squat, turn, transfer, and lift 50 pounds, and to stand for an extended period while providing physical assistance to members.
Successful background check and, where applicable, compliance with additional state-specific regulatory requirements.

Nice To Haves

Current Home Health Aide and/or CNA certification is preferred.
At least one year of full-time-equivalent experience in a healthcare setting is preferred.
Prior experience working with seniors and/or adults with special needs is preferred.

Responsibilities

Assist members with activities of daily living and personal care, including arrival and departure, eating, ambulation, transferring, therapies, and restroom assistance.
Provide home support and maintain a healthy environment through light cleaning, laundry, shopping, and home safety tasks.
Prepare and serve meals and snacks, clear tables, and assist with feeding as needed.
Observe members for changes in condition or unusual occurrences and escalate concerns appropriately.
Run errands as needed, such as shopping for food or personal items and meeting members at or taking them to appointments.
Promote member safety by monitoring activities and maintaining a sanitary, clutter-free environment.
Communicate positively, courteously, and professionally with members and their families, coworkers, referral agencies, and the community.
Comply with company policies and procedures and applicable safety and regulatory laws and standards.
Perform other duties and responsibilities as changed or assigned.