PCA . Companion

Guardian Angel Senior Services; Cambridge (MA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Guardian Angel Senior Services in Cambridge, MA is seeking caring Personal Care Assistants (PCAs) and Companions to support elderly and disabled clients to maintain independence at home. The role involves following care plans, preparing meals, light housekeeping, transportation, and emotional support, with training provided.

If you are patient, flexible, and committed to dignity, we want to hear from you. You will document shifts and communicate with the care team, ensuring safety and

Qualifications

• Commitment to the rights of elderly and disabled people to live dignified lives.
• Caring, supportive attitude and respectful interaction with clients.
• Patience, flexibility, and understanding in daily care tasks.

Responsibilities

• Follow client care plans and communicate changes with the care team.
• Prepare meals and assist or feed clients as needed.
• Perform light housekeeping and laundry to keep the home tidy.
• Monitor supplies and place orders per care plan.
• Assist with rehabilitation exercises and treatments.
• Support personal hygiene and grooming for clients.
• Provide transportation, run errands, and accompany clients on outings.
• Maintain client confidentiality and document shifts.

Skills

Compassionate care

Reliable transportation

Strong communication

Time management

Patience

Ability to lift 75 lbs

Flexibility

Job description

PCA / Companion

Make a Meaningful Difference Every Day

Guardian Angel Senior Services is seeking caring, reliable, and compassionate Personal Care Assistants (PCAs) and Companions to support elderly and disabled clients in maintaining their independence and quality of life in the comfort of their own homes.

If you are patient, flexible, and committed to treating others with dignity and respect, we want to hear from you. Prior home health care experience is helpful, but not required-we provide training and support to help you succeed.

Basic Function

To maintain the client's independence by assisting with activities of daily living in accordance with established care plans.

Key Responsibilities

• Follow individualized client care plans and communicate changes with the care team


• Prepare meals; assist or feed clients as needed in a pleasant manner


• Perform light housekeeping and laundry to keep the client's environment neat and orderly


• Monitor supplies and place orders as needed per care plan


• Assist with rehabilitation exercises and treatments


• Encourage and assist with personal hygiene and grooming


• Never lift a client from the floor-if a fall occurs, call Guardian Angel Senior Services or 911 in an emergency


• Wear required personal protective equipment (PPE)


• Provide transportation, run errands, and accompany clients on outings and shopping trips


• Maintain email access for schedules and updates


• Provide emotional support and companionship


• Maintain strict confidentiality of client information


• Document client records each shift and report any changes to the Supervisor


• Attend required in-service training and staff meetings

Requirements

• Commitment to the rights of elderly and disabled people to live dignified lives


• Caring, supportive attitude


• Patience, flexibility, and understanding


• Strong communication, organization, and time management skills


• Ability to lift and move up to 75 lbs


• Ability to bend, stand, walk, and climb stairs frequently


• Reliable transportation


• Access to email

Guardian Angel Senior Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate against race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, disability, or genetic information.