Compassionate Personal Care Assistant - Flexible Schedule

Altra Homecare Group; Portland (IN); On-site; USD 19,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Overtime pay

Holiday pay

Flexible work schedule

Direct Deposit

Job summary

Altra Homecare Group is seeking compassionate Personal Care Assistants to join our team in Portland, IN. As a PCA, you will deliver essential personal care services tailored to meet each client's needs in their home setting.

You will assist with activities of daily living, monitor patient condition, provide reminders and light meals, maintain documentation, and follow care protocols with privacy and infection control in mind. Flexible schedule available.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Possess a valid Driver's License and Auto Insurance.
• Preferred: Minimum of 1 year of relevant work experience.
• Ability to read, follow written instructions, and document care provided.
• Comply with training requirements as per State and Federal laws.

Responsibilities

• Assist with patient laundry when necessary.
• Provide medication reminders.
• Ensure patient safety.
• Report significant changes in the patient's condition directly to their supervisor.
• Prepare light meals and assist with patient feeding when required.
• Monitor and record patient temperature.
• Assist patients with ambulation.
• Conduct range of motion exercises and other simple physical activities.
• Maintain comprehensive documentation and adhere to care protocols.
• Follow privacy policies and infection control guidelines.
• Offer bathing assistance.
• Perform light housekeeping.
• Provide companion services, including letter-writing and reading.

Job description

Altra Homecare Group is seeking compassionate Personal Care Assistants to join our team in Portland, IN. As a PCA, you will deliver essential personal care services tailored to meet each client's needs in their home setting.

You will assist with activities of daily living, monitor patient condition, provide reminders and light meals, maintain documentation, and follow care protocols with privacy and infection control in mind. Flexible schedule available.