Personal Care Assistant (Adult Patient) - Sandy Springs, 30328 ($13/hour; Weekly Pay)

Gail's Homecare•Sandy Springs, GA

17h•Onsite

About The Position

Gail’s Homecare is a non-medical, in-home care provider that maintains the highest quality standards in the industry. Our goal is to add value to the lives of our clients and to those who love them and to provide personal care to the patient in their residence. We are based in Lithonia, Georgia and our services are available in the areas of Clayton, Cobb, Dekalb, Douglas, Fayette, Fulton, Gwinnett, Henry, Jackson, and Rockdale County. In Gail's Homecare, we value our employees the same way we value our clients! We are currently seeking for a compassionate, highly-skilled, and reliable personal care assistant (PCA) to serve as part of our growing home health care team. In this role, you will work with our clients in their homes, helping them with basic personal hygiene and domestic tasks as needed, according to their requirements and limitations. You will provide compassionate care and assistance and document clients' progress to help ensure their overall wellbeing.

Requirements

CPR/BLS and First Aid Certification (required)
High School Diploma or GED (required)
At least 1 year of full-time professional experience in a healthcare setting
Strong English communication skills (written and verbal)
Completion of at least 8 hours of personal care-related training annually
Ability to work under supervision and follow care plans accurately
Experience in housekeeping or domestic work
Physically able to assist with lifting and transferring clients
Patient, calm, and compassionate in stressful situations
Reliable, punctual, and responsible
Valid Driver’s License or State-issued ID
PCA Certificate
Current CPR Card
TB Test Results
Social Security Card
Vaccination Card
Existing fingerprint-based background check

Nice To Haves

3–5 years preferred experience in a healthcare setting
Experience in a home healthcare setting is strongly preferred
Warm, caring personality with a strong commitment to client dignity and respect

Responsibilities

Provide personal care to the patient in their residence.
Help clients with basic personal hygiene and domestic tasks as needed, according to their requirements and limitations.
Provide compassionate care and assistance.
Document clients' progress to help ensure their overall wellbeing.
Work under supervision and follow care plans accurately.
Perform personal care and household tasks as needed.
Comply with all legal and agency requirements.