PCA Aides - PCA Eastover evenings

Active Day • Eastover, SC

5d

About The Position

Personal Care Aides working evening shifts in Eastover provide home support, medical monitoring, client transportation services, and assistance with activities of daily living to promote and maintain clients’ health. Team members are expected to maintain a positive attitude, be thoughtful, supportive, productive, and dependable coworkers, help keep members safe, and contribute to the health and happiness of the people served and those who care for them.

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 involving 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 an extended period while providing physical assistance to members.
• Successful background check and, where applicable, additional state-specific regulatory requirements.

Nice To Haves

• Current Home Health Aide and/or CNA certification preferred.
• Minimum one-year 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, transferring, therapies, and restroom assistance.
• Provide home support and help maintain a healthy environment through light cleaning, laundry, shopping, and home safety practices.
• 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 as needed, including shopping for food or personal items and meeting members at or taking them to appointments.
• Monitor activities and maintain a sanitary, clutter-free environment to ensure member safety.
• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED