Personal Care Attendant - Long Term Care / Choices for Care

UVM Health Network - Home, Health and Hospice; Colchester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a compassionate team dedicated to enhancing the lives of clients as a Personal Care Attendant. In this rewarding role, you will provide essential support to individuals in their homes, assisting with personal care and daily activities. With flexible per diem schedules and competitive pay, this position offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the community. Embrace a culture of respect and professionalism while building trusting relationships with clients and their families. This is your chance to be part of a caring organization that values diversity and individual strengths.

Benefits

Agency-supplied iPhone

Flexible Work Schedules

Competitive Pay

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Completion of PCA Training program is essential.

Responsibilities

• Assist clients with non-medical personal care and home management tasks.
• Support activities like dressing, grooming, and meal preparation.

Skills

Personal Care Assistance

Home Management

Meal Planning

Education

High School Diploma

PCA Training Program

Job description

Job Opportunity: Personal Care Attendant (PCA)

We offer a variety of per diem workable schedules, competitive pay, and advanced technology, including an agency-supplied iPhone. Every day, we make a difference in the lives of clients, and as a member of our nursing team, so will you!

Weekday Shifts (8am - 5pm) - Flexible shifts based on your availability. Currently, only per diem positions are available, with no more than 20 hours a week.

Responsibilities

• Assist clients and their families in their homes with non-medical personal care and home management tasks.
• Support activities such as dressing, bathing, grooming, housekeeping, meal planning and preparation, transportation, toileting, and mobility.

About Us

As a PCA at the UVM Health Network Home Health & Hospice, you will help people live their fullest lives by providing innovative, high-value, compassionate care. We strive to offer care that is nonjudgmental, respects diversity, and recognizes each individual's unique preferences, values, abilities, and strengths. Our staff builds trusting relationships through listening, empathy, and understanding, embodying excellence and professionalism in all aspects of our work.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required, plus completion of the University of Vermont Health Network Home Health & Hospice PCA Training program (a 1-day program for experienced recruits or full PCA training for those without prior experience).
• Successful completion of PCA coursework and passing the required exam. We will support and guide you through this process.
• Maintain satisfactory standing with the Adult Abuse Registry, Child Abuse & Neglect Registry, Vermont Criminal Information Center, and OIG.
• Valid driver's license, reliable registered vehicle with insurance, appropriate to the position.

Compensation

Pay ranges from $16.40 to $20.94 per hour.