Personal Care Assistant - PCA
About The Position
Circle of Life Personal Care provides non-medical support to people in Northwest Arkansas, extending the organization’s compassionate approach to services such as respite care, companionship, meal preparation, transportation, housekeeping, and assistance with activities of daily living. The Personal Care Assistant provides individualized support based on client needs and caregiver fit. The role offers flexible PRN scheduling, assignment and coverage-area choices, paid travel time between clients, and mileage reimbursement for errands or client transportation. Starting pay is $16.50 per hour, with a weekend differential for work between 7 p.m. Friday and 7 a.m. Monday.
Requirements
- Prior caregiving experience is preferred.
- Demonstrate compassion and the ability to build rapport with clients.
- Be able to work independently and demonstrate dependable work habits.
- Have excellent interpersonal skills.
- Have a valid and current driver's license or access to reliable transportation.
- Meet pre-employment screening criteria.
Nice To Haves
- Prior caregiving experience.
Responsibilities
- Provide companionship and sitting services.
- Assist clients with bathing, dressing, toileting, grooming, and other activities of daily living.
- Transport clients and assist them with appointments.
- Run errands and transport clients to events.
- Prepare meals.
- Assist with light housekeeping.
- Help clients with recreational activities such as crafting, letter writing, and exercising.
- Provide medication reminders.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Starting pay of $16.50 per hour.
- Weekend differential for working between 7 p.m. Friday and 7 a.m. Monday.
- Flexible PRN scheduling that can work around a class schedule.
- Choice of assignments and coverage areas to fit caregiver needs.
- Annual increases based on performance.
- Caregiver/client matching based on client needs and caregiver fit.
- Paid drive time between clients.
- Mileage paid while running errands or transporting clients.
- Education assistance up to $2,500 annually for employees meeting requirements.
- Support available for obtaining PCA or CNA certifications.
- Continuing education opportunities for license maintenance.
- Paid time off for full-time and part-time employees.
- Comprehensive and affordable health insurance for full-time employees working qualified hours.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
No Education Listed
