PCA Aides - CNA

Active Day•Marion, SC

About The Position

Personal Care Aides provide home support, medical monitoring, client transportation, and assistance with activities of daily living to help maintain and promote clients’ health and well-being. The role supports clients in remaining safely at home with their families and may help prevent unnecessary hospitalization. Team members are expected to maintain a positive attitude, be thoughtful, supportive, productive, and dependable coworkers, keep clients safe, and promote the health and happiness of the people served. Flexible schedules and multiple shifts are available, including full-time, part-time, and per-diem opportunities. Assignments are matched to the team member’s geographic location.

Requirements

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 requiring driving or running errands for clients.
For positions involving driving clients: valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, and proof of vehicle registration and insurance.
Strong communication and 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, satisfaction of additional state-specific regulatory requirements.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Assist members with activities of daily living and personal care, including arrival and departure, eating, ambulation, transfers, therapies, and restroom assistance.
Provide home support and help 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 accompanying members to appointments.
Help ensure member safety by monitoring activities and maintaining a sanitary, clutter-free environment.
Communicate positively, courteously, and professionally with members, families, coworkers, referral agencies, and the community.
Follow company policies and procedures, safety requirements, and regulatory laws and standards.
Perform other duties and responsibilities as changed or assigned.