Compassionate Home Care: PCA & Companion

Guardian Angel Senior Services; Cambridge (MA); On-site; USD 2,066,400 - 3,030,720; Full time

Job summary

Guardian Angel Senior Services seeks compassionate Personal Care Assistants to help elderly and disabled clients maintain independence at home. Training is provided, and you will follow individualized care plans to support daily activities and personal care.

You will work with a care team to monitor changes, assist with meals, light housekeeping, and transportation, while upholding dignity and confidentiality in every shift.

Qualifications

• Caring, supportive attitude and patience.
• Ability to lift and move up to 75 lbs.
• Reliable transportation and access to email.

Responsibilities

• Follow individualized client care plans and communicate changes with the care team
• Prepare meals; assist or feed clients as needed in a pleasant manner
• Perform light housekeeping and laundry to keep the client's environment neat and orderly
• Monitor supplies and place orders as needed per care plan
• Assist with rehabilitation exercises and treatments
• Encourage and assist with personal hygiene and grooming
• Provide transportation, run errands, and accompany clients on outings and shopping trips
• Maintain email access for schedules and updates
• Provide emotional support and companionship
• Maintain strict confidentiality of client information
• Document client records each shift and report any changes to the Supervisor
• Attend required in-service training and staff meetings

Skills

Communication skills

Organization skills

Time management

Patience

Physical stamina

Job description

Guardian Angel Senior Services seeks compassionate Personal Care Assistants to help elderly and disabled clients maintain independence at home. Training is provided, and you will follow individualized care plans to support daily activities and personal care.

You will work with a care team to monitor changes, assist with meals, light housekeeping, and transportation, while upholding dignity and confidentiality in every shift.