Personal Care Aide (PCA)

Interim HealthCare of Locust Grove, GA; Griffin (GA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

1:1 client ratio

Flexible schedule

Online training & CEUs

Job summary

Interim HealthCare of Locust Grove, GA is hiring Personal Care Aides/Caregivers in Griffin, GA to help seniors stay safe at home. As a PCA you’ll assist with bathing, dressing, meals, light housekeeping and companionship, with 1:1 client care and flexible scheduling.

Requirements include high school diploma (or equivalent), active GA HCA registration, CPR/First Aid, TB screening, a valid GA driver's license, and at least 1 year in a healthcare setting preferred. A $200 sign-on bonus is offered.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; GA HCA registration, Interim can assist with certification.
• One year of healthcare experience preferred.
• CPR/First Aid certification and TB screening required.
• Valid GA driver's license, auto insurance, and reliable transportation.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care and support to seniors to live safely at home.
• Assist with activities of daily living: bathing, dressing, grooming, meals, light housekeeping, shopping, transportation and companionship.
• Assist with ambulation, transferring and ROM exercises.
• Provide medication reminders and notify supervisor of concerns.

Skills

Compassionate

Reliable

Good communicator

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

GA HCA registration (active)

Tools

CPR/First Aid certification

Driver's license & auto insurance

Job description

Personal Care Aide (PCA)/Caregiver
$200 Sign-On Bonus

in Griffin, GA

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:

• $16/hr - $17/hr
• 1:1 Aide-to-client ratios
• Set your own schedule and enjoy work-life balance
• Build your skills with online training and earn CEUs

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 GA (Interim can assist with certification)
• One (1) year of experience in a healthcare role, preferred
• Current hands-on CPR/First Aid certification and current TB screening
• Valid GA 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 is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.