PCA Aides - Lancaster

Active Day•Lancaster, SC

15d

About The Position

Active Homecare is hiring experienced Caregivers and Personal Care Assistants to provide support to clients in their homes. Personal Care Aides help maintain and promote clients’ health through home support, medical monitoring, transportation, and assistance with activities of daily living. Their care can help clients remain safely at home with their families and avoid unnecessary hospitalization. Team members are expected to maintain a positive attitude, be thoughtful and dependable coworkers, help keep clients safe, and support the health and happiness of the people served and their caregivers.

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 that require driving or running errands for clients.
For positions involving client driving, 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 extended periods while providing physical assistance.
Successful background check and, where applicable, compliance with additional state-specific regulatory requirements.

Nice To Haves

Current Home Health Aide and/or C.N.A. 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 as appropriate.
Run errands, including shopping for food or personal items and meeting or taking members to appointments.
Help ensure 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.