PCA Personal Care Assistant

ComForCare Home Care - Richmond/Glen Allen; Milton; On-site; CAD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A local home health care provider is seeking a Personal Care Assistant to provide clients with essential personal care and homemaking services. The role involves assisting clients with daily living activities, providing companionship, and ensuring medication compliance. Ideal candidates should have a high school diploma and strong communication skills, along with the ability to manage time effectively.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Flexible schedule

Training & development

Qualifications

• Meets passing criteria on PCA skills test.
• Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English as needed for the job.
• Possess a valid driver’s license and access to adequate transportation.

Responsibilities

• Provide assistance with personal care tasks such as bathing and grooming.
• Perform homemaking activities including cleaning and meal preparation.
• Assist clients with medications they self-administer.

Skills

Compassion

Communication

Time management

Education

High school graduate or equivalent certificate

Job description

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Flexible schedule
• Training & development

Job Summary

The Personal Care Assistant provides clients various personal care and homemaker/companion services in accordance with an established plan of care so that they can remain in their residence.

Essential Functions

• Personal Care
  • Provide assistance with bathing, dressing, grooming, nail/skin care, back care, foot care, shampoo, oral hygiene, ambulation, transfers, range of motion exercise, safe use of equipment and assistive devices (wheelchair, walker, crutches, cane, lifts), change of position, with toileting, commode, incontinent care, meal planning, preparation, and assistance with feeding
• Companion/Sitter
  • Provide companionship and respite services for family
  • Perform homemaking activities which include (but are not limited to): vacuuming, dusting, sweeping, or mopping floors, doing dishes, changing bed linens, doing laundry and cleaning bathrooms
• Medication Services
  • Assist with medications that the client self-administers

Qualifications/Educational Requirements

• High school graduate or equivalent certificate
• Meets passing criteria on PCA skills test
• Meets passing criteria on DEARS test (Drugs and Ethics test)
• Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English as needed for the job
• Possess a valid driver’s license and have use of an insured automobile or access to adequate transportation for the job

This job description is used as a guide only and not inclusive of responsibilities and job duties.