Compassionate Home Health PCA - Paid Training & Commute

Area Agency on Aging of Western Arkansas, Inc.; Arkansas; On-site; USD 24,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Training

Paid Commute Time

Work/Life Balance

Job summary

Area Agency on Aging of Western Arkansas, Inc. is seeking a compassionate Personal Care Aide (PCA) to provide essential in-home support, helping patients with daily living activities, safety, and comfort according to care plans.

The role emphasizes independence and dignity in a home setting. The PCA will assist with personal care, light housekeeping, mobility tasks, and meal support, while adhering to training requirements and using authorized care software for documentation.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent (required).
• Completion of a minimum 40-hour Personal Care Aide (PCA) training course (required).
• Must possess a valid driver’s license, reliable transportation and proof of state-required vehicle insurance.
• Must possess a smartphone with acceptable internet capabilities and data limits required to perform certain functions of position.
• Previous experience in home health care or a related field is preferred but not required.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions, and communicate effectively with patients, families, and healthcare staff.
• Compassionate, patient, and empathetic demeanor, with a commitment to providing high-quality care.
• Ability to lift, transfer, and assist with mobility tasks as needed.
• Comfortable using technology for documentation and communication.
• Must pass background checks and drug screening.

Responsibilities

• Follow Care Plans: Adhere to the patient’s assigned plan of care, reporting any changes or unusual conditions to the staff nurse promptly.
• Personal Care Assistance: Help patients with personal care tasks, including grooming, bathing, dressing, and maintaining hygiene.
• Household Support: Assist with light housekeeping duties such as laundry, shopping for groceries and household items, preparing and serving meals/snacks, and supporting patients with eating as needed.
• Mobility Assistance: Aid patients in transferring, moving in and out of bed or chairs, walking, and other mobility tasks to ensure their safety and comfort.
• Emergency Support: Know when and how to seek emergency assistance if required to ensure the patient’s safety and well-being.
• Comfort and Safety: Provide attentive care during your shifts, ensuring patient comfort and security when caregivers are absent.
• Professional Development: Attend in-service meetings and training sessions to maintain up-to-date knowledge and skills.
• Professional Conduct: Maintain a positive, professional attitude and project a caring image, wearing the company-issued ID badge at all times.
• Technology Use: Utilize applications like Paylocity, Authenticare, MatrixCare, HHAExchange, and Carebridge as required for recordkeeping and communication.
• Other Duties: Perform additional responsibilities as assigned by supervisors or management to meet the needs of the patient and team.

Skills

Compassionate demeanor

Effective communication

Mobility assistance

Technology use

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

PCA training course 40 hours

Tools

Paylocity

Authenticare

MatrixCare

HHAExchange

Carebridge

Job description

Area Agency on Aging of Western Arkansas, Inc. is seeking a compassionate Personal Care Aide (PCA) to provide essential in-home support, helping patients with daily living activities, safety, and comfort according to care plans.

The role emphasizes independence and dignity in a home setting. The PCA will assist with personal care, light housekeeping, mobility tasks, and meal support, while adhering to training requirements and using authorized care software for documentation.