PCA Personal Care Assistant

ComForCare Home Health Care - Halton; Milton; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A local home health care provider in Halton is seeking a Personal Care Assistant to deliver personal care and companion services to clients in their homes. The role involves assisting with daily tasks such as grooming, bathing, and medication management. Qualified candidates should possess a high school diploma and have strong communication skills in English. The position offers a competitive salary and flexible scheduling, contributing to vital support for clients who wish to maintain their independence.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Flexible schedule

Training & development

Qualifications

• Must pass PCA skills test.
• Must pass DEARS test (Drugs and Ethics test).
• Ability to read, write, and understand English.

Responsibilities

• Assist clients with bathing, grooming, and personal hygiene.
• Provide companionship and respite for families.
• Assist clients with medication self-administration.

Skills

Assistance with personal care tasks

Companionship skills

Medication assistance

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.