Job Details: Patient Care Assistant
| Job Type | In Person |
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| Employment Type | Part Time |
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| Industry | Healthcare |
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| Ability One/Second Chance | |
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| Job Description | The Personal Care Aide (PCA) provides non-medical, in-home support services to clients who need assistance with daily living activities. PCAs help clients maintain their independence, safety, and quality of life within the comfort of their homes. This position requires compassionate care, professionalism, reliability, and strong communication skills while working with seniors, adults with disabilities, veterans, and other individuals requiring supportive care services. |
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| Key Responsibilities | Assist clients with Activities of Daily Living (ADLs), including bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, feeding, mobility support, and companionship. Provide light housekeeping, laundry, meal preparation, medication reminders, and emotional support while maintaining accurate documentation of services provided. Observe and report changes in client condition or behavior to the supervising team and maintain compliance with agency policies, safety procedures, and confidentiality requirements. |
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| Education Level | Certificate/Credential |
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| Required Certifications or Licenses | |
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| Optional Certifications or Licenses | |
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| Skills and Experience | Candidates should have a minimum of one (1) year of experience providing personal care, caregiving, home care, or related support services. The ideal candidate must demonstrate compassion, patience, professionalism, reliability, and strong interpersonal communication skills. Applicants should be comfortable assisting clients with Activities of Daily Living (ADLs), including mobility support, personal hygiene, meal preparation, companionship, and light housekeeping. Candidates must be able to follow care plans, complete documentation accurately and on time, communicate effectively with supervisors and clients, and maintain a dependable attendance record. Reliable transportation and the ability to work independently in a home care environment are required. |
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| Benefits | None |
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