PCA

Southern Hearts Homecare of Georgia inc; Austell (GA); On-site; USD 19,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Southern Hearts Homecare of Georgia inc is seeking compassionate Personal Care Assistants to support clients in their daily lives in Austell, GA. A high school diploma and current CPR/First Aid are required, with prior caregiving experience preferred.

Responsibilities include personal care, meal prep, medication reminders, light housekeeping, and companionship. Applicants should be reliable, communicative, and able to follow each client’s care plan.

Qualifications

• Previous Personal Care Assistant or caregiving experience is preferred.
• CPR and First Aid certifications current.
• TB test current.
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.
• Pass a criminal background check.

Responsibilities

• Assist clients with activities of daily living.
• Help with bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, and personal hygiene.
• Provide medication reminders.
• Prepare meals according to clients’ needs and preferences.
• Perform light housekeeping and maintain a clean, safe environment.
• Assist with shopping and errands.
• Provide companionship and emotional support.
• Assist with mobility and transfers when required.
• Follow each client’s plan of care and assigned task sheet.
• Observe and report changes in a client’s condition or behavior.
• Document services accurately and on time.
• Respond quickly and responsibly during emergencies.
• Protect clients’ privacy, dignity, and confidential information.
• Perform other authorized personal care duties as assigned.

Skills

Caregiving experience

Communication skills

Reliable transportation

Licensed driver

Physical fitness

Team-oriented

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

CPR certification

First Aid certification

TB test

Job description

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PCA

6 days ago Requisition ID: 2374

Salary Range: $14.00 To $16.00 Hourly

We are seeking competent, compassionate, and dependable Personal Care Assistants to support clients in their everyday lives. If you are a positive, caring person who lives in the area and enjoys helping others maintain their comfort, safety, and independence, this may be the perfect opportunity for you!

Applicants must be polite, professional, reliable, and effective communicators. Previous experience assisting elderly individuals or people with disabilities and performing light housekeeping duties is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist clients with activities of daily living.
• Assist with bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, and personal hygiene.
• Provide medication reminders.
• Prepare meals according to clients’ needs and preferences.
• Perform light housekeeping and maintain a clean, safe environment.
• Assist clients with shopping and errands.
• Provide companionship and emotional support.
• Assist with mobility and transfers when required.
• Follow each client’s plan of care and assigned task sheet.
• Observe and report changes in a client’s condition or behavior.
• Document services accurately and on time.
• Respond quickly and responsibly during emergencies.
• Protect clients’ privacy, dignity, and confidential information.
• Perform other authorized personal care duties as assigned.

Required Skills and Qualifications

• Previous Personal Care Assistant or caregiving experience is preferred.
• Compassionate, patient, respectful, and dependable.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Well-organized and able to follow instructions.
• Committed to client health and safety.
• Physically capable of performing required caregiving duties.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Current CPR certification.
• Current First Aid certification.
• Current TB test.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Reliable transportation.
• Must be able to pass a criminal background check.

We are an equal opportunity employer and consider qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law.