PCA Aides- PCA Lancaster Weekends Needed

Active Day; Lancaster (SC); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Part time

Job summary

Active Day is seeking caring Personal Care Aides to support clients on Saturdays and Sundays, providing essential daily living assistance. The role involves health monitoring, transportation support, and promoting clients' health and happiness in home settings.

Ideal candidates will have a high school diploma, legal eligibility for driving roles, and strong communication skills. Background checks and regulatory requirements apply where applicable; lifting and physical activity are expected.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 18+ for positions not requiring driving; 21+ for driving/running errands.
• Background check and regulatory requirements where applicable.

Responsibilities

• Provide support for activities of daily living and personal care.
• Assist with home tasks: light cleaning, laundry, shopping, and home safety.
• Prepare and serve meals and snacks; assist with feeding as needed.
• Observe health changes and escalate concerns as appropriate.
• Run errands and accompany clients to appointments when needed.
• Maintain a safe, sanitary, uncluttered environment and report issues.

Skills

Strong communication

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Flexibility

Lifting 50 pounds

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Job Summary

Saturday and Sunday 3-6 hours between the hours of 6:30am- 6:30pm

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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