PCA Aides - PCA Myrtle Beach

Active Day; Myrtle Beach (SC); On-site; USD 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Colonial Group in Myrtle Beach, SC seeks Personal Care Aides to help clients with daily living activities, provide home support, and monitor health status. Team members are expected to maintain a positive attitude, be dependable, and promote the health and happiness of members and their caregivers.

Requirements include a high school diploma or equivalent; minimum age of 18 (driving roles 21); CNA/Home Health Aide certification preferred; valid driver’s license and transportation for driving

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• At least 18 years of age for non-driving roles
• At least 21 years of age for driving roles
• Home Health Aide and/or CNA certification preferred
• Driving positions require valid license, insurance, and registration
• Minimum one year full-time equivalent health care experience preferred
• Prior experience with seniors or adults with special needs preferred
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to multitask and manage time effectively
• Ability to bend, lift up to 50 pounds and stand for extended periods
• Background check and state regulatory requirements may apply

Responsibilities

• Assist members with activities of daily living and personal care.
• Provide home support, light cleaning, laundry, shopping and home safety.
• Prepare and serve meals and assist with feeding as needed.
• Observe changes in condition and escalate concerns.
• Run errands and accompany to appointments as needed.
• Maintain safety and sanitary environment; communicate professionally with members and families.
• Comply with company policies, safety and regulatory laws.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication

Time management

Flexibility

Interpersonal skills

Lift 50 lbs

Multitasking

Education

High school diploma

CNA 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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