PCA Aides - PCA

Active Day•Landrum, SC

About The Position

Personal Care Aides provide home support, medical monitoring, client transportation services, and assistance with activities of daily living to help restore, maintain, and promote clients’ health. The role supports clients’ ability to remain safely at home and helps avoid unnecessary hospitalization. Team members are expected to maintain a positive attitude, be thoughtful, supportive, productive, and dependable coworkers, keep members safe, and enhance the health and happiness of the people served and those who care for them. The position offers flexible schedules and assignments matched to the team member’s geographic location. Eligible teammates may receive benefits, a 401(k), and paid time off. The employer also offers ongoing educational training, clinical-team supervision and support, team-member recognition and awards, and an Employee Assistance Program with discount programs and employee support. New caregivers may earn up to $1,000 in bonuses.

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 for clients, 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, satisfaction of additional state-specific regulatory requirements.

Nice To Haves

Current Home Health Aid 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

Provide support and assistance with members’ 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 as needed, including shopping for food or personal items and meeting or taking members 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.