Personal Care Assistant - PCA

Circle of Life Hospice; Bella Vista (AR); On-site; USD 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekend differential

PRN scheduling

Education assistance

PCA/CNA cert support

Continuing education

Paid time off

Health insurance

Mileage reimbursement

Job summary

Circle of Life Hospice is seeking caregivers in Northwest Arkansas to provide non-medical support with compassion and reliability. Caregivers can choose assignments and schedules that fit their needs while receiving paid drive time, mileage reimbursement, and opportunities for education assistance.

Starting pay is $16.50/hour with a weekend differential; annual increases and health insurance are offered for qualifying staff.

Qualifications

• Prior caregiving experience preferred.
• Must have valid and current driver's license or reliable transportation.
• Must meet pre-employment screening criteria.

Responsibilities

• Companionship and sitting.
• Assistance with bathing, dressing, toileting, grooming and other ADL's.
• Transportation to appointments.
• Errand running and transportation to events.
• Meal preparation.
• Light housekeeping assistance.
• Recreational activities such as crafting or exercise.
• Medication reminders.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Companionship

Empathy

Dependable

Communication

Safety awareness

Job description

Caregiving at Circle of Life is different.......

Our Caregivers are rewarded with options you will only find in a reputable organization such as Circle of Life. Some of these options include:

• Starting pay of $16.50/hour with a weekend differential for working between 7pm Friday through 7am Monday.
• Flexible PRN scheduling that can work around your class schedule
• Choose assignments and coverage areas that fit your needs
• Annual increases based on performance
• Caregiver/client matching based on client needs and caregiver fit
• Paid drive time between clients
• Mileage paid while running errands or transporting clients
• Education assistance up to $2,500 annually for employees meeting requirements
• Support available for obtaining PCA or CNA certifications
• Continuing education opportunities for license maintenance
• Paid time off for full-time and part-time employees
• Comprehensive and affordable health insurance for full-time employees working qualified hours

Caregiver Qualifications

Prior caregiving experience preferred. Demonstrates compassion and an ability to build rapport with clients. Able to work independently and demonstrate dependable work habits. Excellent interpersonal skills. Must have valid and current driver's license or the ability to access reliable transportation. Able to meet pre-employment screening criteria.

Specific Duties May Include

• Companionship and sitting.
• Assistance with bathing, dressing, toileting, grooming and other ADL's.
• Transportation and assistance to appointments.
• Errand running and transportation to events.
• Meal preparation
• Assisting with light housekeeping
• Assisting with recreational tasks such as crafting, letter writing, exercising etc.
• Medication reminders
• Other duties as assigned.

Circle of Life Personal Care has launched in Northwest Arkansas to serve those needing non-medical care. Circle of Life Personal Care will apply the compassionate approach we are known for to a variety of Personal Care services including respite care, companionship, meal preparation, transportation, housekeeping, ADL assistance, and more. Circle of Life has provided exceptional hospice care to Northwest Arkansas for over 30 years. We are honored to offer another much-needed service to our community through Circle of Life Personal Care.