Personal Care Aide

Avid Health at Home; Corbin (KY); On-site; USD 16,531 - 22,041; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive experience-based pay

Weekly Pay

Flexible Schedules

Shift Differential

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Avid Health at Home is seeking compassionate Personal Care Aides to serve clients in Madison County and surrounding areas, Kentucky. The PCA will provide essential in‑home personal care services under physician‑ordered plans, supporting activities of daily living and related household tasks.

Responsibilities include assisting with bathing, grooming, mobility, meals, light housekeeping, and companionship. CPR is preferred; transportation and cultural sensitivity are important; training and

Qualifications

• PCA certification is required.
• Current licensure/certification with the licensing board is required.
• CPR certification is preferred.
• Must comply with all regulations and company policies.
• Must have transportation, language and cultural requirements specific to branch needs.
• Candidates should possess a sympathetic attitude toward care.

Responsibilities

• Provide ADL/IADL support to clients as ordered by physician’s plan and care plan.
• Assist with personal care including baths, grooming, denture and skin care.
• Assist with mobility, transfers, and ambulation as needed.
• Support client with meals, light housekeeping, and laundry.
• Provide companionship and accompany clients to appointments as required.
• Document shift details accurately within established time parameters.
• Maintain safety and comply with universal precautions.

Skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

Education

PCA certification

Board of Nursing licensure

Job description

Description

Avid Health delivers exceptional personalized in‑home care services by hiring compassionate people who believe in taking care of our clients, fellow employees, and the communities we serve.

We believe in Access, Value‑Based Care, Innovation, and Dedication to Quality.

We are urgently hiring PCA and SRNA to serve clients in the Madison County and surrounding areas.

Employee Role:

The Personal Care Aide (PCA) is a paraprofessional member of the client care team who works under the scheduling supervisions of the Care Manager and/or Care Coordinator by providing selected personal care services and limited related household tasks. These activities will be part of the client’s plan of care and must be provided under a physician’s order.

Essential Job Responsibilities:

• Implements and provides day‑to‑day Activities of Daily Living (ADL) and Instrumental Activities of Daily Living (IADL) support to clients within their home as ordered by the physician’s plan of treatment and client’s plan of care.
• Appropriately assist clients with activities of daily living and personal care in accordance with the care plan including:
• Assisting or performing personal care including Baths (tub, shower, bed) Mouth care, denture care, skin care, foot care (no toenail cutting) Grooming (shampoo, comb hair, shave, file nails) Dressing and undressing activities.
• Elimination (toilet, commode, urinal, bedpan).
• Transfers.
• Assisting with ambulation with or without mechanical aids.
• Assisting the client with therapy exercises under the direction of a Registered Therapist.
• Appropriately assist with household tasks directly related to the client’s health and in accordance with the care plan:
• Maintenance of a clean, safe, and healthy environment.
• Planning and preparing meals according to specific dietary requirements of the client, and if necessary, feeding the client.
• Light housekeeping of client’s immediate environment.
• Laundry of clients bedding and clothing.
• Assistance in completing activities such as shopping/grocery, errands, and appointments outside of the home.
• Providing companionship and stimulation for the client including reading, walks, etc.; and accompanying the client to doctors or other appointments.
• Utilize equipment in an appropriate and safe manner.
• Remind client for self‑administration of medication.
• Do Not Administer Medications. Medications include eye drops, ear drops, ointments, pills, suppositories, injections, herbal remedies, and over‑the‑counter medications such as Tylenol, Aspirin, vitamins, and minerals.
• Accurately documents shift details and services accurately within established time parameters.
• Ensures the safety of clients and self. Follows Universal Precautions and demonstrates safe hand washing techniques.
• Observes the client’s general physical, emotional, and mental status, and reports all changes in the client’s conditions, family situation, or incidents during shift immediately to agency coordinator, supervisor, and client’s designated representative (as instructed by employer).
• Maintains and improves skills through attendance with staff development programs and in‑service education requirements.
• Maintains confidentiality in all professional areas and considers the needs of clients and their families, other employees, physicians, visitors, and all members of the community in an informative, courteous, and compassionate manner.

You have a lot to offer, and so do we!

Avid Health at Home is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Benefits:

• Competitive experience‑based pay
• Weekly Pay (daily pay accessible through TapCheck)
• Flexible Schedules
• Shift Differential
• Paid Time Off (both part‑time and full‑time employees)
• Holiday Pay
• Employee referral bonus
• 401 K with company match
• Paid online learning and in‑person training

Additional benefits for eligible Full‑Time (30+ hours) employees

• Medical Insurance, with company contribution
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Life and AD&D Insurance
• Short and Long‑Term Disability Insurance

ADA Requirements:

1. Routinely required to sit, stand, and walk in variable surfaces, including occasional climbing of ramps or stairs or the use of foot controls.
2. Routinely required to use hands for various tasks, including hand controls, gripping, and handling of objects.
3. At times, will be required to reach beyond mid‑line of body, reach overhead or at chest level.
4. There are specific vision abilities required to perform this job, which include close, distance and peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
5. All employees will be required to use universal safety precautions when performing their assigned tasks.
6. Employee must have the ability to lift, push, pull and carry a minimum of 25 pounds.
7. Employee must have the ability to stoop and bend up to 2.5 hours per 8‑hour shift.

Qualifications:

1. Licensure/Certification: Current certification/registration with the licensing board in the Board of Nursing
2. Current PCA certification.
3. Be in compliance with all existing regulations and company policies.
4. CPR preferred and may be required for some clients.
5. Must meet transportation, language, and cultural requirements specific to branch needs.
6. PCAs are required to possess a sympathetic attitude toward the care of the sick, ability to read, write and carry out directions and maturity to deal effectively with the demands of the job.
7. Other Hours of Work: Varies on a case‑by‑case basis, variable hour employee.

Additional Requirements:

Bi‑lingual – English/Spanish a plus.