PCA Aides - PCA

Active Day•Saluda, SC

17h

About The Position

Personal Care Aides help promote and maintain 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 helps prevent unnecessary hospitalization. Team members are expected to maintain a positive attitude, be thoughtful, supportive, productive, and dependable coworkers, keep members safe, and contribute to the health and happiness of the people served and those who care for them. The employer offers competitive hourly wages, benefits, 401(k), and paid time off for eligible teammates; assignments matched to geographic location; 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, with bonus eligibility accruing from the first hour. Multiple shifts and flexible schedules are available, including full-time, part-time, and per-diem work.

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 Aide and/or C.N.A. 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 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, including shopping for food or personal items and meeting or taking members to appointments.
Monitor members’ activities and maintain a sanitary, clutter-free environment to support their safety.
Communicate positively, courteously, and professionally with members and 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.