Personal Care Assistant - Atlanta, 30336 ($13/hr - Weekly Pay)

Gail's Homecare•Atlanta, GA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Gail’s Homecare is seeking a compassionate, skilled, and reliable Personal Care Assistant to support clients in their homes. The role provides personal care and assistance with hygiene, mobility, positioning, and household tasks according to each client’s needs and limitations. The assistant will document client progress and help support overall wellbeing while treating clients with dignity and respect. This position is in Atlanta, Georgia, and pays $13 per hour with weekly pay. The schedule is four days per week, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Client duties include personal hygiene and clothing changes, repositioning and transfers using a Hoyer lift, ensuring meals are safely accessible, and maintaining household cleanliness.

Requirements

Current CPR/BLS and First Aid certification.
High school diploma or GED.
At least one year of full-time professional experience in a healthcare setting.
Strong verbal and written English communication skills.
Excellent interpersonal and conversational abilities.
Complete at least eight hours of personal care-related training annually.
Ability to work under supervision and demonstrate competency in providing quality client care.
Ability to safely lift, transfer, and assist clients with mobility needs.
Patience and ability to remain calm and professional in stressful situations.
Willingness to assist with personal care and household tasks as requested by the client.
Dependability, punctuality, and reliability.
Warm, compassionate, client-focused attitude and commitment to treating clients with dignity, respect, and professionalism.
Ability and willingness to comply with agency policies, legal requirements, and healthcare regulations.
Valid driver’s license or state-issued identification card.
Current PCA (Personal Care Assistant) certification.
Current CPR certification card.
Current TB test results.
Social Security card.
Vaccination record/card.

Nice To Haves

Three to five years of professional experience in a healthcare setting preferred.
Previous experience in a home health care environment strongly preferred.
Experience in housekeeping, domestic work, or related services is a plus.
Existing fingerprint-based background check preferred or required, as applicable.

Responsibilities

Assist the client with washing and personal hygiene.
Change the client’s clothing and incontinence products as needed.
Ensure the client is clean, comfortable, and properly repositioned in bed.
Use a Hoyer lift to transfer the client from bed when needed.
Assist the client into a seated position for lunch and return her to bed afterward, ensuring she is positioned comfortably and safely.
Ensure the client’s meal is within reach and that she is safely positioned while eating; feeding assistance is not required.
Empty trash, fold laundry, keep the bathroom clean, maintain general household cleanliness, and vacuum floors regularly.
Document clients’ progress and help ensure their overall wellbeing.
Attend professional meetings and training sessions as directed.
Comply with agency policies, legal requirements, and healthcare regulations.