PCA

Southern Hearts Homecare of Georgia inc; Gainesville (GA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

Southern Hearts Homecare of Georgia inc is seeking competent Personal Care Assistants to support clients with daily living activities, safety, and independence in Gainesville. If you are compassionate, reliable, and enjoy helping others, this may be the perfect opportunity.

Responsibilities include assisting with bathing, dressing, mobility, meal prep, medication reminders, light housekeeping, and transportation.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• CPR and First Aid certifications required.
• Valid Driver's license with reliable transportation.
• Pass a criminal background check.
• Compassionate, patient and dependable demeanor.

Responsibilities

• Assist clients with activities of daily living.
• Aid with bathing, dressing, grooming 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 report changes timely.
• 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

Personal Care Assistant experience

Compassionate

Excellent communication

Reliable transportation

Valid driver's license

CPR certification

First Aid certification

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

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.

If you are dependable, compassionate, and ready to make a positive difference in someone's life, we encourage you to apply.

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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.