Personal Care Assistant (PCA)

Home, Hope and Healing Inc. & Aspire Behavioral Health and Counseling; Albany (GA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading health care provider is seeking Personal Care Assistants in Albany, GA. This role involves empowering individuals with disabilities by delivering person-centered support services, ensuring their dignity and rights while promoting independence. Candidates should possess a high school diploma or GED, with preferred experience in supportive roles. Full-time positions are available with various shifts.

Qualifications

• Proof of high school diploma or GED is required.
• Experience working with adults with intellectual/developmental disabilities preferred.
• Valid Driver's License and Automobile Insurance required.

Responsibilities

• Provide community living support services, assist with daily living skills.
• Maintain and submit accurate records including personal care and financial reports.
• Escort individuals to engage in community activities.

Skills

Basic reading, writing, and math skills

Ability to use a computer

Ability to lift 50 pounds

Education

High School Diploma or GED Equivalent

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) designation

Tools

CareLogic

Job description

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Minimum Education: High School Diploma or GED Equivalent with basic reading, writing, and math skills; ability to use a computer for word processing with a minimum of 25 WPM. Proof of high school diploma or GED is required.

Preferred: Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) designation preferred but not required.

Minimum Experience: Ability to work with adults diagnosed with an Intellectual/Developmental disability with exceptional needs.

Experience in Person-Centered Organization Skills preferred.

Valid Driver's License and Automobile Insurance required.

Personal transportation to use during shift for transportation of individuals supported.

Ability to lift 50 pounds.

Ability to complete and pass training courses including Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI), AAA Defensive Driving, CPR/First Aid, Proxy Caregiver, and Personal Care Assistant.

Assigned Duties

Under general supervision, the PCA will work as part of a team to perform duties that empower the individual supported and promote independence. Responsibilities include carrying out person-centered services based on individual preferences, creating a meaningful life, and safeguarding health, dignity, safety, and rights. All staff will meet minimum training standards, with additional training based on individual needs.

• Maintain and submit accurate records, including financial reports, behavior supports, personal care, and medication assistance, following agency policies.
• Complete and submit accurate person-centered documentation through CareLogic, reflecting personal choices, observations, and quotes.
• Provide community living support services, assisting with advocacy, daily living skills, personal hygiene, home care, shopping, bill paying, and medical appointments.
• Escort and empower individuals to engage in community activities, promoting community integration and inclusion using available resources.

Seniority Level

Entry level

Employment Type

Full-time

Job Function

Health Care Provider

Industries

Hospitals and Health Care

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Available Positions

• Personal Care Assistant (PCA) - Sunday 7p-7a
• Personal Care Assistant (PCA) - Saturday 7a-7p
• Personal Care Assistant (PCA) - Sunday 7a-7p
• Personal Care Assistant (PCA) - Saturday 7P-7A