Personal Care Assistant - PCA

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

Benefits offered by this job

Starting pay $16.50/hour

Weekend differential

Flexible PRN scheduling

Choose assignments

Annual increases

Paid drive time

Mileage reimbursement

Education assistance up to $2,500

Support for PCA/CNA certifications

Continuing education opportunities

Paid time off

Health insurance for full-time

Job summary

Circle of Life Hospice is seeking caring, dependable caregivers to support clients in Fayetteville, AR. You will help with companionship, daily activities, and non-medical tasks, while enjoying flexible PRN scheduling and growth opportunities.

Starting pay is $16.50/hour with weekend differential, plus education assistance and health insurance for eligible employees. Prior caregiving experience is preferred and a valid driver's license is required.

Qualifications

• Prior caregiving experience preferred.
• Demonstrates compassion and 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 access to reliable transportation.
• Able to meet pre-employment screening criteria.

Responsibilities

• Provide non-medical care including respite care and companionship.
• Assist with meal preparation, transportation, and activities of daily living.
• Support clients with mobility and daily routines as needed.
• Coordinate with clients and families to ensure comfort and safety.

Skills

Compassion

Interpersonal skills

Dependable work habits

Independent work

Driver's license

Education

Valid driver's license or reliable transportation

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.

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.