Personal Care Assistant - Atlanta, 30336 ($13/hr - Weekly Pay)

Gail's Homecare; Atlanta (GA); Presencial; USD 15.000 - 21.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Gail's Homecare, based in Lithonia, GA, provides in-home non-medical care in multiple counties and seeks a compassionate PCA to join our growing team. You will assist clients with personal care, mobility, and light housekeeping in their homes, with a 4-day work week from 9am to 5pm.

The ideal candidate has CPR/First Aid, a HS diploma or GED, and relevant caregiving experience. You will document progress and maintain client wellbeing while adhering to agency policies.

Formación

• Current CPR/BLS and First Aid certification required.
• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Minimum of one year of full-time healthcare experience; three to five years preferred.
• Home health care experience strongly preferred.
• Strong English communication skills, both spoken and written.
• Completion of at least eight hours of personal care training annually.
• Willingness to attend meetings and training sessions.
• Ability to work under supervision and provide quality client care.
• Experience in housekeeping or domestic work is a plus.
• Ability to lift, transfer, and assist with mobility.

Responsabilidades

• Personal care and hygiene support for clients in their homes.
• Assist with mobility using Hoyer lift and position clients for meals and rest.
• Provide meal assistance or ensure meals are within reach and safely positioned.
• Housekeeping duties to maintain a clean, safe home environment.

Conocimientos

Compassionate

English communication

Dependable

Patience

Team player

Educación

High School Diploma or GED

PCA Certification

CPR Certification

TB Test

Driver's License

Herramientas

Hoyer lift

Descripción del empleo

About Us:

Gail’s Homecare is a non-medical, in-home care provider that maintains the highest quality standards in the industry.

Our goal is to add value to the lives of our clients and to those who love them and to provide personal care to the patient in their residence.

We are based in Lithonia, Georgia and our services are available in the areas of Clayton, Cobb, Dekalb, Douglas, Fayette, Fulton, Gwinnett, Henry, Jackson, and Rockdale County.

In Gail's Homecare, we value our employees the same way we value our clients!

We are currently seeking for a compassionate, highly-skilled, and reliable personal care assistant (PCA) to serve as part of our growing home health care team.

In this role, you will work with our clients in their homes, helping them with basic personal hygiene and domestic tasks as needed, according to their requirements and limitations. You will provide compassionate care and assistance and document clients' progress to help ensure their overall wellbeing.

If you have the following requirements and qualifications, we want you!

Salary: $13 per hour

Shift: 4 days a week, 9am to 5pm

Qualifications

• Current CPR/BLS and First Aid certification required

• High School Diploma or GED required

• Minimum of one (1) year of full-time professional experience in a healthcare setting required; three (3) to five (5) years preferred

• Previous experience in a home health care environment strongly preferred

• Strong verbal and written English communication skills

• Excellent interpersonal and conversational abilities

• Completion of at least eight (8) hours of personal care-related training annually

• Willingness to attend professional meetings and training sessions as directed

• Ability to work under supervision and demonstrate competency in providing quality client care

• Experience in housekeeping, domestic work, or related services is a plus

• Ability to safely lift, transfer, and assist clients with mobility needs

• Patience and the ability to remain calm and professional in stressful situations

• Willingness to assist with both personal care and household tasks as requested by the client

• Dependable, punctual, and reliable

• Warm, compassionate, and client-focused attitude

• Commitment to treating all clients with dignity, respect, and professionalism

• Ability and willingness to comply with all agency policies, legal requirements, and healthcare regulations

Requirements

• Valid Driver's License or State-Issued Identification Card

• Current PCA (Personal Care Assistant) Certification

• Current CPR Certification Card

• Current TB Test Results

• Social Security Card

• Vaccination Record/Card

• Existing Fingerprint-Based Background Check (preferred or required, as applicable)

CLIENT NEEDS

• Personal Care Assist client with washing and hygiene. Change her clothing and/or incontinence products as needed. Ensure she is clean, comfortable, and repositioned properly in bed.

• Mobility Assistance Use the Hoyer lift to safely transfer client from the bed when needed. Assist her into a seated position for lunch. After the meal, assist her back into bed and ensure she is properly pulled up and positioned comfortably.

• Feeding Feeding assistance is not required. However, ensure her meal is within reach and that she is safely positioned while eating.

• Housekeeping Empty the trash as needed. Fold the laundry. Keep the bathroom clean and tidy. Maintain general cleanliness of the house. Vacuum the floors regularly. Additional Notes Ensure client is always positioned comfortably and safely after transfers. Maintain a clean and safe environment at all times.