PCA Aides - Lexington

Active Day•Lexington, SC

15d

About The Position

Personal Care Aides provide home support, medical monitoring, transportation, and assistance with activities of daily living to help maintain and promote clients’ health and safety at home. The role includes supporting clients with personal care, household tasks, meals, and errands, while observing and reporting changes in condition. Team members are expected to be positive, thoughtful, supportive, productive, and dependable, and to help enhance the health and happiness of the people they serve.

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 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, completion of 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 eating, ambulation, transfers, therapies, restroom assistance, and arrival and departure.
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 as needed, including shopping for food or personal items and meeting or transporting clients to appointments.
Monitor activities and maintain a sanitary, clutter-free environment to ensure member safety.
Communicate positively, courteously, and professionally with members, 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.