PCA Aides - PCA Eastover evenings
About The Position
Active Homecare is hiring experienced Caregivers and Personal Care Assistants for evening shifts in Eastover. Personal Care Aides support, restore, maintain, and promote clients’ health through home support, medical monitoring, transportation, and assistance with activities of daily living. Team members are expected to maintain a positive attitude, be thoughtful and dependable coworkers, keep clients safe, and help enhance the health and happiness of the people they serve. The position offers flexible schedules and may be available as full-time, part-time, or per-diem work. The role involves assisting clients with personal care and daily activities, maintaining a healthy and safe home environment, preparing meals, observing clients for changes in condition, and running errands or helping with appointments as needed. A high school diploma or equivalent is required. Home Health Aide and/or CNA certification, relevant healthcare experience, and experience supporting seniors or adults with special needs are preferred. Driving-related assignments require a valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, and proof of vehicle registration and insurance.
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, completion of additional state-specific regulatory requirements.
Nice To Haves
- Current Home Health Aide and/or CNA certification.
- At least one year of full-time-equivalent experience in a healthcare setting.
- Prior experience working with seniors and/or adults with special needs.
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 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, 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.
Benefits
- Competitive hourly wages.
- Benefits for eligible team members.
- 401(k) for eligible team members.
- Paid time off for eligible team members.
- Assignments matched to geographic location.
- Ongoing educational training.
- Supervision and support by a clinical team.
- Team member recognition and awards.
- Employee Assistance Program with discount programs and employee support.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
