PCA

Southern Hearts Homecare of Georgia inc; Georgia; On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Southern Hearts Homecare of Georgia inc is seeking competent Personal Care Assistants to support clients at home in Georgia. The role emphasizes compassionate, professional, and dependable care to help clients maintain comfort, safety, and independence.

Responsibilities include assisting with daily living activities, hygiene, mobility, meal prep, light housekeeping, and companionship. Candidates should have valid CPR/First Aid, a driver’s license, and be able to pass a background check.

Qualifications

• Prior Personal Care Assistant or caregiving experience is preferred.
• Must demonstrate compassion, patience, respect, and dependability.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills are required.
• Organizational skills and ability to follow instructions are essential.
• Commitment to client health and safety is expected.
• Must be physically capable of caregiving duties.
• High school diploma or equivalent; CPR and First Aid certifications preferred.
• Must have valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.
• Ability to pass a criminal background check.

Responsibilities

• Assist clients with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing, grooming, and personal hygiene.
• Provide medication reminders and assist with mobility and transfers as needed.
• Prepare meals according to client preferences and nutritional needs.
• Perform light housekeeping and maintain a clean, safe environment.
• Offer companionship and emotional support.
• Observe changes in condition and report them promptly.
• Document services accurately and on time per care plan.
• Follow each client’s plan of care and task sheet.
• Ensure privacy and confidentiality of client information.
• Respond quickly during emergencies and adhere to safety protocols.

Skills

Compassionate

Patient

Respectful

Dependable

Excellent communication

Interpersonal skills

Organized

Follow instructions

Health and safety

Physically capable

Driver's license

Background check ready

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

CPR certification

First Aid certification

TB test

Tools

None specified

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.

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.