Personal Care Aide (PCA)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Wage $16–$17/hr

1:1 client ratio

Flexible schedule

Online CEUs

Job summary

Interim HealthCare of Newnan, GA is seeking a Personal Care Aide (PCA)/Caregiver to support seniors at home in Sharpsburg, GA. You’ll provide personal care and assist with daily activities to help clients live safely and comfortably.

This role features 1:1 client ratios, the option to set your own schedule for work-life balance, and opportunities to grow through online training and CEUs. CPR/First Aid and a TB test within 12 months are required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; active GA Personal Care Aide certificate (Interim can assist with certificate).
• 1 year of healthcare experience preferred.
• Hands-on CPR and First Aid certification and a current TB screening within 12 months.
• Valid GA driver’s license, auto insurance and reliable transportation.
• Compassionate and helpful nature, good communicator, able 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 such as bathing, dressing, grooming, light housekeeping, meal prep, shopping, transportation and companionship.
• Help with ambulation, transferring and range of motion exercises.
• Provide medication reminders and document client condition; notify supervisor of concerns.

Skills

Compassionate behavior

Good communication

Lift up to 50 lbs

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

GA Personal Care Aide certificate

Tools

CPR

First Aid

Job description

Personal Care Aide (PCA)/Caregiver

in Sharpsburg, Ga

Step into a role where you are valued and treated like family. At Interim HealthCare® you’ll join a family of caregivers who are touching lives through the personal care they provide. When age or health obstacles make daily activities difficult for seniors, you’ll lend your strength and make each day a little brighter.

Pioneers in our industry, Interim HealthCare is passionate about caring for people—and that includes the staff who work for us. If you desire a PCA career that feels more like family, you are made for this!

Our Personal Care Aides/Caregivers enjoy some excellent benefits:

• $16.00/hr - $17.00/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 Personal Care Aid certificatein GA, Interim can assist with certificate
• 1 year of experience in a healthcare role, preferred
• Hands-on current CPR and First Aid certification and a current TB screening within 12 months
• Valid GA driver’s license, auto insurance and personal 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.

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