PCA

Appalachian Agency for Senior Citizens; Cedar Bluff (VA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Paid Holidays/Benefits

PTO for Full-time

Flexible Schedules

Paid training and travel

Job summary

The Appalachian Agency for Senior Citizens is looking for competent Personal Care Aides (PCAs) to provide essential home care services across various counties in Virginia. Responsibilities include assisting clients with daily activities such as hygiene and meals, while ensuring their physical and emotional well-being.

Candidates must possess a 40-Hour PCA certificate or be a licensed CNA, have reliable transportation, and be able to lift up to 40 lbs. A compassionate approach and effective communication are essential for this fulfilling role.

Qualifications

• At least 18 years of age.
• Valid Social Security number and driver's license.
• Physically capable of performing required tasks.
• Must pass drug screen and criminal background check.
• Preferably 1 year of experience in personal care.

Responsibilities

• Assist elderly and disabled clients with hygiene, meals, laundry, and grocery shopping.
• Report changes in clients' conditions and needs.
• Maintain confidentiality and professionalism.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Ability to lift 20-40 lbs

Understanding oral/written instructions

Education

40-Hour Personal Care Aide certificate

Certified Nursing Assistant license

Job description

WE ARE GROWING!

AASC is seeking competent and talented Personal Care Aides (PCAs) to join our amazing team as we deliver quality home care to clients in the following locations:

• Tazewell County, VA
• Russell County, VA
• Dickenson County, VA
• Buchanan County, VA

Positions are available in each county and PCAs are generally assigned to clients within their local service area. When applying, please indicate the county or counties in which you are interested in working.

Our employees enjoy the following benefits:

• Competitive pay
• Paid Holidays/Benefits
• PTO for Full-time
• Dayshift/Flexible Schedules
• Paid training and travel
• 1 to 1 client ratio in homes

PERSONAL CARE AIDE

GRADE: 5 REPORTS TO: RN PCA Supervisor/Home Care Coordinator

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

Must be at least 18 years of age, able to read, write, and understand English for task performance, and be physically capable of performing required tasks. Must have a valid Social Security number, driver’s license, and own transportation. Must be medically cleared of communicable disease, pass a drug screen, and pass a criminal background check. Must possess a 40-Hour Personal Care Aide certificate from an approved program or be a Certified Nursing Assistant licensed with the Virginia Board of Nursing and be in good standing. Prefer a minimum of 1 year of experience in providing personal care assistance to patients.

SUMMARY

Medicaid Personal Care Services are long-term maintenance, supportive services to enable individuals to remain in the home, as opposed to institutional or nursing home placement. Provides services such as assisting with Activities of Daily Living, Instrumental Activities of Daily Living, and reporting changes in the client's conditions and needs. Use of therapeutic interpersonal skills is required. Personal care service provides assistance with personal hygiene, while supporting the client’s physical, emotional, and nutritional needs, along with environmental maintenance necessary for clients to remain in their home. Problems encountered range from routine to complex in nature; significant public contact is required, and the position requires independent decision-making and action.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Assist elderly and disabled clients in their home setting with focus on hygiene, meals, laundry, light housekeeping, and grocery shopping

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Must be physically able to perform duties, often lifting 20-40 lbs. or more unassisted, frequent bending, stooping, reaching, stair climbing, or positioning of clients.
• Ability to understand and carry out exact oral or written instructions without close or constant supervision.
• Possess and maintain an electronic device capable of sending and receiving email, to record worked time, for the production of the aide record, and to access off-site training.
• Possess good interpersonal skills to remain professional, ethical, and courteous to effectively deal with clients and maintain strict confidentiality.
• Maintain an unrestricted driver's license.
• Provide own, reliable personal transportation in work capacity.
• Ability to complete all assigned trainings/evaluations/competencies/license as required by the agency, and for no less than (12) hours annually.
• Must be telephone accessible and willing to work flexible hours throughout the service area.
• Maintain a bank account for direct deposit of wages earned.