PCA Aides - PCA

Active Day•Paducah, KY

30d•$20•Onsite

About The Position

Active Homecare is hiring experienced Homemakers and Personal Care Assistants to provide in-home support to clients. Personal Care Aides help maintain and promote clients’ health through home support, medical monitoring, transportation, and assistance with activities of daily living. The role supports clients in staying safely at home and may help prevent unnecessary hospitalization. Team members are expected to maintain a positive attitude, be thoughtful, supportive, productive, and dependable coworkers, protect members’ safety, and help enhance the health and happiness of the people served and those who care for them. Flexible schedules and multiple shifts are available, including full-time, part-time, and per-diem work. Daily pay is available, with advertised wages up to $20 per hour.

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 client driving, a valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, and proof of vehicle registration and insurance are required.
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, completion of additional state-specific regulatory requirements.

Nice To Haves

Current Home Health Aide and/or C.N.A. certification is preferred.
At least one year of full-time-equivalent experience in a health care 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 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 meeting or taking clients to appointments.
Promote member safety by monitoring activities and maintaining a sanitary, clutter-free environment.
Communicate positively, courteously, and professionally with members, their families, coworkers, referral agencies, and the community.
Comply with company policies and procedures, safety requirements, and regulatory laws and standards.
Perform other duties and responsibilities as changed or assigned.