Patient Care Aide - PCA (Buena Park, CA)

Prudentialhc; Buena Park (CA); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Prudential Health Care in Cerritos is seeking a compassionate Patient Care Aide (PCA) dedicated to serving seniors in need. This role involves various responsibilities, including personal care, meal preparation, and offering emotional support. Ideal candidates will have strong communication skills, a high school diploma, and a willingness to adhere to safety standards.

Qualifications

• Must have a passion to serve others.
• Knowledge of emergency response and first aid is essential.
• Respectful, compassionate, with strong ethics.

Responsibilities

• Assist clients with ambulation and mobility.
• Help clients with personal care and hygiene.
• Perform light housekeeping and meal planning.

Skills

Emergency Response

Cooking Knowledge

Time Management

Communication

Interpersonal Skills

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Job description

Patient Care Aide - PCA

Are you looking for a Patient Care Aide - PCA job that will allow you to give back to your community and broaden your skills? Prudential Health Care’s office in Cerritos is the place for you. The office in Cerritos provides caregivers for the Orange County area including Long Beach, Torrance, Los Alamitos, Lakewood, San Pedro, Palos Verdes, Anaheim, Irvine, Tustin, and many others. We are seeking one-of-a-kind individuals for job opportunities with our local team. Our caregiver jobs are for individuals who are truly committed to providing compassionate care to senior adults and those in need. We scour the entire Greater Orange County region for people with strong backgrounds in home care or elderly care, a history of community involvement and, most of all, big hearts. A Patient Care Aide - PCA job with Prudential Health Care is much more than just a job, it’s a chance to do some real good for families in Cerritos and the surrounding area by becoming a companion to someone in need. Pay for this job ranges from $15.00-$19.00 per hour.

A Patient Care Aide - PCA with Prudential Health Care supports the seniors they serve with a wide range of responsibilities from light housekeeping tasks and meal preparation to one-on-one mobility assistance and providing transportation. A Patient Care Aide - PCA job with us is also an opportunity for personal growth. We offer the opportunity for advanced training in areas like dementia care or Alzheimer’s care so that caregivers can continue to develop their skills.

Patient Care Aide - PCA Responsibilities

• Help clients take prescribed medication
• Assist clients with ambulation and mobility around the house or outside (doctor’s appointments, walks, etc.)
• Assist clients with personal care and hygiene
• Help clients with routine exercises
• Plan and prepare meals with assistance from the clients (when they are able)
• Do the client’s shopping or accompany them when they shop
• Perform light housekeeping duties that clients can’t complete on their own
• Be a pleasant and supportive companion
• Report any unusual incidents
• Act quickly and responsibly in cases of emergency

Patient Care Aide - PCA Requirements

• Passion to serve others - a true caregiver
• Excellent knowledge of emergency response and first aid
• Knowledge of housekeeping activities and cooking with attention to dietary constraints
• Willingness to adhere to health and safety standards
• Respectful and compassionate
• Good time management skills
• Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong ethics
• Physical endurance
• High school diploma or equivalent