PCA

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

Job summary

Southern Hearts Homecare of Georgia inc is seeking a proactive Personal Care Assistant to support clients in daily living activities, enabling safety and comfort at home. You will assist with hygiene, meals, mobility, and companionship, while following each client’s plan of care and maintaining accurate documentation.

We value compassionate, reliable individuals with strong communication and organizational skills.

Qualifications

• Previous PCA or caregiving experience preferred.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills required.
• Must be able to pass a criminal background check.
• CPR and First Aid certifications required; TB test current.

Responsibilities

• Assist clients with activities of daily living.
• Help with bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, and hygiene.
• Provide medication reminders.
• Prepare meals according to clients’ needs and preferences.
• Perform light housekeeping and maintain a safe, clean environment.
• Provide companionship and support.
• Assist with mobility and transfers; follow care plans.
• Document services accurately and report changes.

Skills

Compassionate

Patient

Reliable

Excellent communication

Well-organized

Follow instructions

Health and safety awareness

Physically capable

Criminal background check clearance

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

CPR certification

First Aid certification

TB test

Valid driver’s license

Reliable transportation

Job description

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PCA

3 days ago Requisition ID: 2384

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.

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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.