Home Health PCA (Personal Care Aide)

Interim HealthCare of Salem (Roanoke); Roanoke (VA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a compassionate family of caregivers at an established home care provider. As a Personal Care Aide, you will make a significant impact in the lives of seniors by assisting them with daily activities and ensuring their safety and comfort at home. Enjoy a supportive work environment that values your contributions and offers flexibility in scheduling. With opportunities for training and education, you can grow your career while making a difference. This role is perfect for those who are dedicated to providing quality care and support to those in need.

Benefits

1:1 Aide-to-client ratios

Set your own schedule

Online training and CEUs

Tuition discounts

Direct Deposit, weekly pay

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age.
• Six months of experience in a healthcare role preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care and support for seniors.
• Assist with daily living activities like bathing and meal preparation.
• Ensure a safe home environment.

Skills

Compassionate nature

Good communication

Ability to lift up to 50 lbs

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

PCA certificate from approved program

Job description

Personal Care Aide (PCA)/Caregiver

Step into a role where you are valued and treated like family. At Interim HealthCare, you’ll join a family of caregivers who are touching lives through the personal care they provide. When age or health obstacles make daily activities difficult for seniors, you’ll lend your strength and make each day a little brighter.

Pioneers in our industry, Interim HealthCare is passionate about caring for people—and that includes the staff who work for us. If you desire a PCA career that feels more like family, you are made for this!

Our Personal Care Aides/Caregivers enjoy some excellent benefits:

• 1:1 Aide-to-client ratios
• Set your own schedule and enjoy work-life balance
• Build your skills with online training and earn CEUs
• Pursue your education with tuition discounts through Rasmussen University
• Direct Deposit, weekly pay

As a Personal Care Aide/Caregiver, here’s a big-picture view of what you’ll do:

• Provide the personal care and support seniors need to live safely at home
• Assist with activities of daily living such as bathing, dressing, grooming, light housekeeping, meal preparation, shopping, transportation and companionship
• Help with ambulation, transferring and range of motion exercises
• Provide medication reminders, document their condition and notify a supervisor of any concerns
• Ensure a safe home environment with unobstructed pathways
• Participate in activities that bring clients joy such as puzzles, games, reading and hobbies

A few must-haves for Personal Care Aides/Caregivers:

• Must be 18 years of age
• High school diploma (or equivalent)
• PCA certificate from approved program
• Six (6) months of experience in a healthcare role, preferred
• Reliable transportation
• Current Tuberculosistest
• Ability to pass criminal background check
• Compassionate and helping nature, good communicator and ability to lift up to 50 lbs.

Why Work for Interim HealthCare?

Founded in 1966, Interim HealthCare is the nation’s first home care company and a leading employer of Personal Care Aides (PCAs)/Caregivers. Operating through 300+ offices, our commitment to you is expressed through a family-oriented culture that values and appreciates PCAs, and a passion to put patients first. Join a nationwide network of caregivers who are making a significant difference in the lives of others through the personalized, home-based care they provide.

Company Overview

Interim HealthCare is America's leading provider of home care, and healthcare staffing. We offer one of the most comprehensive selections of career opportunities in the industry ranging from per diem to full-time.

If you're looking for a stable career opportunity, look no further. We offer the security of working for an established company. Nationally, Interim HealthCare has been providing great jobs to great people for over 50 years and there are more than 300 offices across the country.

Interim HealthCare is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.