Personal Care Assistant

HomeCare Crew Inc.; Virginia (MN); Hybrid; USD 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

HomeCare Crew Inc. is seeking a dedicated Personal Care Assistant to provide hands-on daily care for clients, including bathing, dressing, grooming, and meal assistance, while promoting comfort, dignity, and independence.

The PCA will help with mobility and safety, offer companionship, and support nurses and other staff. This full-time role requires flexibility for evenings and weekends and includes opportunities for further training.

Qualifications

• Current Personal Care Assistant (PCA) or equivalent is required.
• Experience in healthcare or long-term care is a plus.
• Ability to lift and move clients safely and comfortably.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Compassionate, empathetic, and patient-focused.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
• Flexibility to work evenings and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Assist clients with daily activities such as bathing, dressing, grooming, and eating.
• Help client move and reposition safely to prevent bedsores and promote mobility.
• Provide companionship and emotional support to clients.
• Assist with light housekeeping duties in clients' rooms, including cleaning and tidying up.
• Report changes in clients' condition to nurse supervisor.
• Follow infection control and safety procedures to maintain a clean and safe environment.
• Support clients in maintaining their independence and dignity while delivering care.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Empathy

Teamwork

Flexibility

Job description

The Personal Care Assistant delivers vital, hands-on support to clients by helping with essential daily activities such as bathing, dressing, grooming, and meal assistance-promoting comfort, dignity, and independence in their daily lives..

We value employees who are not only skilled and knowledgeable but also empathetic and committed to making a positive impact on the lives of seniors.

Full time

Various shifts, including evenings and weekends.

We are looking for a dedicated and compassionate Personal Care Assistant (PCA) to join our healthcare team. The ideal candidate will assist with the daily care of clients, ensuring their comfort, safety, and overall well-being. You will play an important role in providing physical and emotional support to our clients, working alongside nurses and other healthcare professionals.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist clients with daily activities such as bathing, dressing, grooming, and eating.
• Help client move and reposition safely to prevent bedsores and promote mobility.
• Provide companionship and emotional support to clients.
• Assist with light housekeeping duties in clients' rooms, including cleaning and tidying up.
• Report changes in clients' condition to nurse supervisor.
• Follow infection control and safety procedures to maintain a clean and safe environment.
• Support clients in maintaining their independence and dignity while delivering care.

Qualifications:

• Current Personal Care Assistant (PCA) or equivalent is required.
• Prior experience in a healthcare or long-term care setting is a plus.
• Ability to lift and move client safely and comfortably.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Compassionate, empathetic, and patient-focused.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
• Flexibility to work various shifts, including evenings and weekends.

Join our team and provide compassionate, hands-on care to those who need it most. Your dedication and hard work will have a lasting, positive impact on the lives of our residents.

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PCA Academy by HomeCare Crew Inc. provides a comprehensive 2-week structured Personal Care Aide (PCA) Training Program for individuals who want to provide Medicaid Personal Care Services in the Commonwealth of Virginia. Our curriculum is aligned with the Virginia Department of Medical Assistance Services (DMAS) required standards and is designed to equip caregivers with the knowledge, practical skills, and confidence needed to deliver safe, compassionate, and person-centered care. Whether you're beginning a career in home care or enhancing your caregiving skills, our experienced instructors are committed to helping you succeed.