PCA Aides - PCA Spartanburg

Active Day; Spartanburg (SC); On-site; USD 25,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Colonial Group seeks a Home Health Aide to support clients at home, providing daily living assistance, personal care, and health monitoring. The role emphasizes a positive, dependable team effort to promote members' health and happiness.

Responsibilities include helping with daily activities, light housekeeping, meal preparation, and coordinating with families and care teams. A flexible schedule and strong communication skills are required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Home Health Aide and/or CNA certification preferred.
• Minimum one-year full-time equivalent experience in a health care setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide assistance with daily living activities and personal care.
• Perform light cleaning, laundry, shopping and home safety tasks.
• Prepare and serve meals; assist with feeding as needed.
• Monitor member condition and escalate concerns as appropriate.
• Run errands and assist with appointments.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Flexible schedule

Physical stamina

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Home Health Aide / CNA 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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