Personal Care Assistant (PCA)

PHC Home Health; Hickory (NC); On-site; USD 16,531 - 20,664; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

CNA Certification Support

Paid Orientation

Monthly Training

Direct Deposit

Recognition Awards

Paid Medical Testing

Referral Bonus

Job summary

Personal Home Care of North Carolina (PHC) in Hickory, NC is seeking a Personal Care Assistant (PCA) to provide in-home support under supervision of a registered nurse or licensed therapist. You will assist clients with daily living activities in their homes or in a healthcare facility.

This part-time position requires flexibility to work various shifts, including weekends, with opportunities for ongoing training and growth within our PHC care team.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• PCA experience or CNA program enrollment.
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.
• Ability to lift and move clients.
• Pass a national background check and drug test.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Flexible shifts including weekends and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Assist clients with personal hygiene, including bathing, grooming, and dressing.
• Help clients with mobility and transfers, including using a wheelchair or walker.
• Assist with meal preparation and feeding.
• Provide medication reminders.
• Perform light housekeeping tasks, such as laundry and cleaning.
• Document client care and progress in a timely and accurate manner.
• Communicate with office staff, RNs and family members as needed.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Flexibility

Lift/move clients

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

A Personal Care Assistant (PCA) is responsible for providing assistance with daily living activities to individuals who are unable to perform these tasks on their own. The PCA will work under the supervision of a registered nurse or licensed therapist to provide care to clients in their homes or in a healthcare facility.

Personal Home Care of North Carolina (PHC) is a rapidly growing full-service home care/home health agency looking for energetic and dedicated skilled caregivers that can fulfill the needs of our growing patient population. We are looking for dedicated PCAs to provide excellent patient care.

Responsibilities

• Assist clients with personal hygiene, including bathing, grooming, and dressing
• Help clients with mobility and transfers, including using a wheelchair or walker
• Assist with meal preparation and feeding
• Provide medication reminders
• Perform light housekeeping tasks, such as laundry and cleaning
• Document client care and progress in a timely and accurate manner
• Communicate with office staff, RNs and family members as needed

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Prior PCA experience and/or currently enrolled in CNA program
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation
• Must be able to pass a national background check and drug test
• Ability to lift and move clients as needed
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Flexibility to work various shifts, including weekends and holidays

PHC Offers

• $200 Employee Referral Bonus for all qualified CNAs
• $100 Employee Referral Bonus for all qualified PCAs
• Paid Orientation and Monthly Training
• Paid Medical Testing
• Direct Deposit
• Recognition Awards
• CNA Certification Support

Physical Demands

The PCA will be required to lift and move clients, as well as perform other physical tasks such as bending, stooping, and reaching. The job may also require standing or walking for extended periods of time.

Work Environment

The PCA will work in clients' homes. The job may require exposure to infectious diseases and hazardous materials.

Job Type

Part-Time

Schedule

• Monday to Friday
• Weekend availability