PCA Aides - PCA-Moncks Corner

Active Day•Moncks Corner, SC

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. Team members are expected to maintain a positive attitude, be thoughtful, supportive, productive, and dependable coworkers, and contribute to the health and happiness of the people served. The listed Moncks Corner assignment runs Monday through Friday from 6:30 a.m. to 8:30 a.m., with pay up to $15 per hour. The employer also lists full-time, part-time, and per-diem shifts and offers flexible schedules.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
At least 18 years of age for positions that do not require driving 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 extended periods while providing physical assistance to members.
Successful background check and, where applicable, compliance with 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, 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 accompanying members to appointments.
Monitor members’ activities and maintain a sanitary, clutter-free environment to promote 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.

Benefits

Competitive hourly wages, with pay up to $15 per hour for the listed assignment.
Benefits for eligible teammates.
401(k) for eligible teammates.
Paid time off for eligible teammates.
Assignments matched to geographic location.
Ongoing educational training.
Supervision and support by a clinical team.
Team member recognition and awards.
Employee Assistance Program, including discount programs and employee support.
New caregivers can earn up to $1,000 in bonuses.