Personal Care Assistant (PCA)

Village Caregiving - Minneapolis; Faribault (MN); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading home healthcare provider is seeking a compassionate Personal Care Assistant (PCA) to deliver high-quality care to clients in their homes. The PCA will assist with daily living activities, including personal hygiene, mobility support, and meal preparation. This role offers flexible schedules, paid training, and eligibility for benefits, making it an excellent opportunity for those eager to grow in the healthcare field.

Benefits

Starting pay of $20 - $22 an hour

Daily pay option available

401 K eligibility and benefits

Flexible schedules

Paid training

Qualifications

• Prior experience in a healthcare environment (minimum of 1 year) is required.
• Ability to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds is necessary.
• Must have a valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal hygiene assistance for elderly patients.
• Assist clients with mobility around the house or outside.
• Plan and prepare meals, and perform housekeeping duties.

Skills

Compassion

Mobility Assistance

Meal Planning

Housekeeping

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Experience as a Caregiver, CNA or HHA

Completion of a CNA Program

Tools

Hoyer Lift

Job description

We are looking for a Personal Care Assistant (PCA) to join our growing team.

The right candidate will have a strong background in healthcare. The day-to-day duties of this role include planning and preparing meals, helping clients with mobility around or outside of the house, and providing personal hygiene assistance.

Personal Care Assistant (PCA) BENEFITS:

• Starting Pay: $20 - $22 an Hour!
• Daily Pay Option Available
• 401 K Eligibility and Benefits Available
• Flexible Schedules
• Paid Training

Personal Care Assistant (PCA) Responsibilities:

• Provide personal hygiene assistance for elderly patients or those recovering from surgeries, injuries or accidents by attending to their basic needs, such as showering, bathing, dressing and eating
• Remind clients to take prescribed medication and assist clients with ambulation
• Help with mobility around the house or outside (doctor’s appointments, walks etc.)
• Plan and prepare meals
• Assist with physical therapy exercises
• Complete client’s shopping or accompany them to do so
• Perform housekeeping duties
• Report any unusual incidents and act quickly and responsibly in cases of emergency
• Offer activities essential for daily living by assisting patients with meals, including serving and other tasks, if necessary

Personal Care Assistant (PCA) Qualifications:

• Enjoy working in a one-on-one setting, eager to improve and continuously learn new skills
• Ability to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds with physical capability to perform job-related duties
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation every day
• Validated ability to act in a compassionate and supportive manner
• Available to work different shifts, including nights and/or weekends
• Prior experience in a healthcare, hospitality, or in-home care environment (minimum of 1 year)
• Willingness to enforce health and safety standards
• Supportive and compassionate
• High School Diploma or equivalent/Experience as a Caregiver, CNA or HHA, or completion of a CNA Program
• Take pride in providing high quality care
• Hoyer Lift Experience (specific to client)

We are an equal opportunity employer and prohibit discrimination/harassment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.