PCA

Southern Hearts Homecare of Georgia inc; Lizella (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 Byron, GA. You will assist with activities of daily living, bathing, grooming, meals, meds reminders, and light housekeeping to maintain comfort, safety, and independence.

Ideal candidates have caregiving experience, CPR/First Aid, TB test, and a valid driver’s license with reliable transportation. A criminal background check is required; HS diploma or equivalent is essential.

Qualifications

• Prior Personal Care Assistant or caregiving experience preferred.
• CPR and First Aid certifications required.
• TB test current.
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.
• Pass criminal background check.
• High school diploma or equivalent.

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.

Skills

Caregiving experience

Compassionate & dependable

Communication skills

Organization

Health & safety

Physical fitness

HS diploma

CPR certification

First Aid certification

TB test

Driver's license

Reliable transportation

Background check

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

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PCA

Byron, GA, US

11 days ago Requisition ID: 2360

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.