Personal Care Assistant - PCA
About The Position
Circle of Life Personal Care provides non-medical care in Northwest Arkansas, including respite care, companionship, meal preparation, transportation, housekeeping, and assistance with activities of daily living. The organization applies its compassionate approach, developed through more than 30 years of hospice care, to these services. Personal Care Assistants provide support tailored to client needs and caregiver fit. The position offers flexible PRN scheduling that can work around a class schedule, with the ability to choose assignments and coverage areas. Starting pay is $16.50 per hour, with a weekend differential for work between 7 p.m. Friday and 7 a.m. Monday. Paid drive time between clients and mileage for running errands or transporting clients are provided.
Requirements
- Demonstrate compassion and an 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.
- Be able to meet pre-employment screening criteria.
Nice To Haves
- Prior caregiving experience is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Provide companionship and sitting.
- Assist clients with bathing, dressing, toileting, grooming, and other activities of daily living.
- Transport and assist clients to appointments.
- Run errands and transport clients to events.
- Prepare meals.
- Assist with light housekeeping.
- Assist 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.
- 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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