Personal Care Aide

Interim HealthCare of Augusta; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 17,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pay range $12–$17 hourly

1:1 client ratios

Flexible scheduling

Online training and CEUs

Tuition discounts through Rasmussen

Medical, dental, and vision insurance,

401(k) retirement plan

Aflac benefits

Job summary

Interim HealthCare of Augusta in Trout Run, PA is seeking a Personal Care Aide (PCA)/Caregiver to help seniors live safely at home. You’ll assist with bathing, dressing, meals, light housekeeping, and companionship, providing compassionate, one-on-one support.

You must have a high school diploma or equivalent and PA Home Care Aide registration. CPR certification and a PA driver’s license with insurance are required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma (or equivalent) and active Home Care Aide (HCA) registration in PA.
• Six months of experience in a healthcare role, preferred.
• CPR certification.
• Valid PA driver’s license, auto insurance and transportation.
• Compassionate and helping nature, good communicator and ability to lift up to 50 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care and support seniors need to live safely at home.
• Assist with activities of daily living (bathing, dressing, grooming, light housekeeping, meals, shopping, transportation, companionship).
• Help with ambulation, transferring and range of motion exercises.
• Provide medication reminders, document condition and notify supervisor of concerns.
• Ensure a safe home environment with unobstructed pathways.
• Participate in activities that bring clients joy (puzzles, games, reading, hobbies).

Skills

Compassionate

Good communicator

Lift up to 50 lbs

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

CPR certification

Job description

Personal Care Aide (PCA)/Caregiver

In Trout Run

If caring for others comes natural to you, this is an ideal career opportunity! As a PCA, you’ll earn competitive pay helping seniors live safely and happily at home. From bathing and dressing to meals and companionship, you’ll be a source of strength and support to those in need.

Interim HealthCare® is the nation’s first home care company and an employer of choice to PCAs across the U.S. If you have a compassionate heart and a desire to make a career out of caring for others, you are made for this!

Our Personal Care Aides/Caregivers enjoy some excellent benefits:

• $12.00 $17.00 (Pay determined by experience)
• 1:1 Aide-to-client ratios
• Set your own schedule and enjoy work-life balance
• Build your skills with online training and earn CEUs
• Pursue your education with tuition discounts through Rasmussen University
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401 (k) retirement plan, and Aflac supplemental benefits

As a Personal Care Aide/Caregiver, here’s a big-picture view of what you’ll do:

• Provide the personal care and support seniors need to live safely at home
• Assist with activities of daily living such as bathing, dressing, grooming, light housekeeping, meal preparation, shopping, transportation and companionship
• Help with ambulation, transferring and range of motion exercises
• Provide medication reminders, document their condition and notify a supervisor of any concerns
• Ensure a safe home environment with unobstructed pathways
• Participate in activities that bring clients joy such as puzzles, games, reading and hobbies

A few must-haves for Personal Care Aides/Caregivers:

• High school diploma (or equivalent) and active Home Care Aide (HCA) registration in PA
• Six (6) months of experience in a healthcare role, preferred
• CPR certification
• Valid PA driver’s license, auto insurance and transportation
• Compassionate and helping nature, good communicator and ability to lift up to 50 lbs.

Why Work for Interim HealthCare?

Founded in 1966, Interim HealthCare is the nation’s first home care company and a leading employer of Personal Care Aides (PCAs)/Caregivers. Operating through 300+ offices, our commitment to you is expressed through a family-oriented culture that values and appreciates PCAs, and a passion to put patients first. Join a nationwide network of caregivers who are making a significant difference in the lives of others through the personalized, home-based care they provide.

Interim HealthCare provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, gender, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability or veteran status.