PCA (27814)

Cherry Hill Free Clinic; Blounts Creek (NC); On-site; USD 26,000 - 32,000; Part time

Job summary

Cherry Hill Free Clinic is seeking a dedicated Personal Care Aide to provide essential client care in a home setting. You will follow individualized care plans, assist with activities of daily living, and help manage meals and basic personal care.

This role requires compassion, reliability, and at least 6 months of caregiving experience; you will work with safety protocols, EVV/timesheets, and report any concerns to supervisors.

Qualifications

• High School diploma preferred; ability to read and write required.
• Minimum of 6 months caregiving experience validated through references.
• Must be 18 years or older.

Responsibilities

• Following individualized care plans and completing daily tasks via EVV or electronic timesheets.
• Assisting clients with self-help activities such as bathing, grooming, ambulating, and meal preparation, including special diet needs.
• Providing basic personal care and utilizing equipment like walkers and wheelchairs while following safety and infection control protocols.
• Performing secondary tasks such as laundry, cleaning, grocery shopping, and meal prep, while maintaining a clean and safe environment.
• Respecting client confidentiality and privacy, and ensuring quality care within scope of practice.
• Monitoring client conditions, reporting any concerns or unusual changes to supervisors.
• Assisting with self-administration of medications (without direct administration).
• Reporting suspected abuse, neglect, or unsafe conditions immediately.

Skills

Compassionate caregiving

Adherence to safety procedures

Good communication

Follow care plans

Education

High School diploma

Job description

Role: Personal Care Aide responsible for providing essential client care in a home setting.

Responsibilities Include

• Following individualized care plans and completing daily tasks via EVV or electronic timesheets.
• Assisting clients with self-help activities such as bathing, grooming, ambulating, and meal preparation, including special diet needs.
• Providing basic personal care and utilizing equipment like walkers and wheelchairs while following safety and infection control protocols.
• Performing secondary tasks such as laundry, cleaning, grocery shopping, and meal prep, while maintaining a clean and safe environment.
• Respecting client confidentiality and privacy, and ensuring quality care within scope of practice.
• Monitoring client conditions, reporting any concerns or unusual changes to supervisors.
• Assisting with self-administration of medications (without direct administration).
• Reporting suspected abuse, neglect, or unsafe conditions immediately.

Qualifications

• High School diploma preferred; ability to read and write required.
• Minimum of 6 months caregiving experience validated through references.
• Must be 18 years or older.

Skills

Compassionate caregiving, adherence to safety procedures, good communication, and ability to follow care plans accurately.