PCA Aides - Lexington

Active Day; Lexington (SC); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Active Day in Lexington, SC is seeking Personal Care Aides to support clients at home, providing daily living assistance, medical monitoring, and transportation as needed. You will help with eating, bathing, mobility, and maintaining a safe, comfortable environment.

The role emphasizes compassionate, dependable care, strong communication, and ability to multi-task, with background check requirements and CNA/HHA certification preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 18+ for non-driving roles.
• 21+ for driving roles.
• CNA/HHA certification preferred.
• Drivers license and reliable transportation required for driving roles.
• 1 year healthcare experience preferred.
• Prior experience with seniors or special needs preferred.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to multi-task and manage time.
• Flexible schedule.
• Lift up to 50 pounds; physical assistance.
• Background check and regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

• Provide daily living assistance and personal care for members.
• Perform home support tasks (light cleaning, laundry, shopping, safety checks).
• Prepare and serve meals and assist with feeding.
• Observe health changes and escalate concerns.
• Run errands as needed for appointments or supplies.
• Ensure member safety and sanitary environment.
• Communicate professionally with members, families, staff, and providers.
• Adhere to company policies, safety, and regulatory standards.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication

Time management

Flexible schedule

Physical strength

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

CNA/Home Health Aide certification preferred

Job description

Job Summary

Personal Care Aides are responsible for providing, restoring, maintaining, and promoting the health status of the clients through home support, medical monitoring, client transportation services, and assistance with activities of daily living. Our team members are expected to lead by example - maintaining a positive attitude; being a thoughtful, supportive, productive and dependable co-worker; keeping our members safe; and always working to enhance the health and happiness of the people we serve and those who care for them.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• At least 18 years of age for positions not requiring any driving for clients
• At least 21 yrs of age for any positions requiring driving/running errands for clients
• Current Home Health Aid and/or C.N.A certification preferred
• For positions that involve driving for client (i.e. errands/Dr. appointments): Valid Driver’s license and reliable transportation and proof of vehicle registration and insurance are required
• Minimum one-year full-time equivalent experience in a health care setting preferred.
• Prior experience working seniors and/or adults with special needs preferred.
• Strong communication and engaging interpersonal skills.
• Able to multi-task and manage time effectively.
• Able to work a flexible schedule.
• Able to bend, pull, push, squat, turn, transfer, and lift 50 pounds; able to stand for an extended period while providing physical assistance to members.
• Successful results of background check, and where applicable, additional state-specific regulatory requirements.

Job Responsibilities

• Provides support and assistance for members with activities of daily living and personal care as needed (e.g. arrival and departure, eating, ambulation, transferring, therapies, rest room assistance, etc.).
• Provide home support and assists in maintaining a healthy environment by performing the following duties (i.e: light cleaning, laundry, shopping and home safety).
• Prepare and serve meals and snacks and clear tables; assist with feeding as needed.
• Observe members for change in condition or unusual occurrences. Escalate concerns as appropriate.
• Run errands as needed (i.e. shopping for food, personal items, meet and/or take to appointments)
• Ensure the safety of members by monitoring activities, keeping a sanitary, clutter-free environment.
• Communicate in a positive, courteous and professional manner with members and their families, co-workers, referral agencies, and the community at large.
• Comply with company policies and procedures, safety and regulatory laws and standards.
• Other duties and responsibilities as changed or assigned at any time.

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