Personal Care Attendant (Williamsburg, IA)

Right at Home Iowa City • Williamsburg, IA

8d • Onsite

About The Position

The Personal Care Attendant (PCA) role is crucial to our business, focusing on building meaningful relationships with clients, bringing them joy, and being a highlight in their day. This position involves assisting seniors and adults with disabilities with daily living activities, preparing meals, and performing other assigned tasks as taught by a nurse. The company emphasizes a positive work culture and seeks individuals with integrity, professionalism, and a passion for customer focus. Right at Home provides necessary personal protective equipment (PPE) and support for caring for a vulnerable population.

Requirements

• High school degree and/or a G.E.D. certificate
• Six months experience as a Home Health Aide (HHA) and/or Personal Care Assistant (PCA) in health care (in homes or facilities)
• Successful completion of a State approved Nurse Aide or Home Health Aide (HHA) and/or Personal Care Assistant (PCA) course
• The Home Health Aide shall have successfully completed a Competency Evaluation that meets the State licensing law for home health agencies
• Must have a sympathetic attitude toward the care of the sick, and ability to deal effectively with the demands of the job
• Current CPR Certificate is recommended
• Meets the requirements for employees providing direct patient care
• Read, write, speak and understand English as needed for the job
• Have a valid driver’s license and use of an insured automobile for work or access to adequate transportation

Nice To Haves

• Honest, likable, energetic and approachable demeanor
• Ability to get along and verbally communicate easily with people at all levels
• Good listening skills
• Great decision making skills
• Passionate about customer focus
• Resourceful, accountable, and adaptable
• Copes well under pressure
• Takes initiative and thrives on a challenge
• Integrity is one of your core values
• Professional and kind in demeanor and approach

Responsibilities

• Providing assistance with personal hygiene (toileting, bathing, care of mouth, skin and hair)
• Assisting with ambulation, eating, and dressing
• Assisting with shaving
• Light housekeeping and other household chores
• Preparing meals
• Assisting with the change of ostomy appliances
• Reinforcement of dressings (non-sterile)
• Assisting with the use of devices for aid in daily living (cane, walker, wheelchair or lift device)
• Assisting with prescribed range of motion exercises
• Assisting with self-administered simple urine tests for sugar acetone or albumin
• Measuring and preparing special diets
• Measuring intake and output
• Taking vital signs (temperature, pulse, respirations and blood pressure)
• Application of an external (condom-type) catheter
• Assisting with application of arm sling, arm splint or leg splint

Benefits

• Competitive pay ($17.00-$19.00 an hour)
• Flexible schedules
• Medical benefits, including vision and dental (availability determined by individual franchises)
• 401 (k) retirement plan
• Weekly pay
• Mobile clock in/out
• Work close to home
• Ongoing PAID training and development
• Paid travel time in between clients
• Paid mileage
• Extremely positive work environment
• Employee discount programs
• Access to leadership
• Recognition, celebrations and great team interactions!

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED