Personal Care Aide (PCA) / Caregiver

Interim HealthCare Inc.; Kennesaw (GA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

$15.00/hr

1:1 Aide-to-client ratios

Set your own schedule and work-life-b

Online training and CEUs

Job summary

Interim HealthCare Inc. is seeking Personal Care Aides/Caregivers in Cobb County, GA. The role offers flexible scheduling, 1:1 client care, and opportunities to build skills with online training and CEUs.

You will assist with activities of daily living, provide companionship, and help maintain a safe home. Requirements include a HS diploma or GED and a GA PCA certificate, CPR/First Aid, a GA driver’s license, and ability to lift up to 50 lbs.

Qualifications

• HS diploma or equivalent is required or GA PCA certificate.
• CPR and First Aid certification is required.
• 1 year of healthcare experience preferred.
• TB screening within 12 months is required.
• Valid GA driver’s license, auto insurance and reliable transportation.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care and support to seniors to live safely at home.
• Assist with activities of daily living (bathing, dressing, grooming, light housekeeping, meal prep, shopping, transportation).
• Provide medication reminders and document client condition for supervisor review.
• Maintain a safe home environment with unobstructed pathways.
• Engage clients in activities for joy (puzzles, games, reading, hobbies).

Skills

Patient care

Compassionate communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

PCA certificate GA

CPR and First Aid certification

Job description

Personal Care Aide (PCA) / Caregiver

in Cobb County, GA

Design your career around your life! The beauty of being a PCA for Interim HealthCare® is the flexibility and work-life balance it offers. Whether you’re caring for your family, pursuing an education or looking to supplement your income, this caregiving role puts you in control.

Interim HealthCare is the nation’s first home care company and a source of rewarding careers to PCAs who share our passion for client-centered care. If you’re seeking a PCA opportunity that fits your schedule and makes work exciting, you are made for this!

Our Personal Care Aides/Caregivers enjoy some excellent benefits:

• $15.00/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 Personal Care Assistant Certificate in GA (Interim Healthcare will assist with PCA certificate)
• One (1) year of experience in a healthcare role, preferred
• Current, Hands-on CPR and First Aid certification. Current TB Screening within 12 months
• Valid GA driver’s license, auto insurance and reliable 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/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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