PCA

Appalachian Agency for Senior Citizens; Marion (VA); On-site; USD 27,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Paid Holidays/Benefits

PTO for Full-time

paid training

Flexibility in schedules

Job summary

The Appalachian Agency for Senior Citizens is looking for Personal Care Aides (PCA) to deliver quality home care in Virginia. Candidates must be at least 18 years old and have a 40-Hour Personal Care Aide certificate or CNA license.

This role involves assisting clients with daily activities, maintaining personal hygiene, and providing essential support to ensure comfort and safety at home. The position offers competitive pay, paid training, and a flexible schedule.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Must have a valid Social Security number and driver's license.
• Minimum of 1 year of experience in providing personal care assistance.

Responsibilities

• Assist elderly and disabled clients with personal hygiene.
• Support clients with meals, laundry, and light housekeeping.
• Report changes in the client's conditions and needs.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Physical ability to perform duties

Ability to follow instructions

Education

40-Hour Personal Care Aide certificate

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) license

Job description

AASC is seeking competent and talented Personal Care Aides (PCA's) to join our amazing team as we deliver quality home care to clients in the counties of Tazewell, Russell, Dickenson, & Buchanan.

Benefits

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

Position Details

• 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.