Personal Care Assistant (PCA)

Home Care Association of America; Merrimack (NH); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading home care agency in Merrimack, NH is urgently hiring caregivers. This role involves providing personal care and companionship to clients in their homes. Ideal candidates are compassionate, dependable, and ready to make a difference in the lives of aging adults. Flexible scheduling options are available to accommodate a variety of lifestyles, whether part-time or full-time.

Benefits

Paid travel time and mileage

Flexible scheduling

Referral Bonus - Up to $500

Paid time off

Employee discounts on various services

LNA scholarship opportunities

Free Continuing Education Credits (CEUs)

Ongoing training and development

Qualifications

• 18 years old minimum.
• Valid driver's license and use of an automobile.
• Must be comfortable with housekeeping and light personal care.
• Able to lift 10-50 lbs.
• English proficiency required.
• Passed background checks and health screenings.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care assistance with hygiene and daily living tasks.
• Engage with clients and provide companionship.
• Perform light housekeeping duties.

Skills

Housekeeping

Personal Care

Companionship

Transportation

Job description

Benefits:

• Paid travel time in between clients and paid mileage
• Work a shift today, access your pay tomorrow! (with Tapcheck)
• Flexible sched. (We have a variety of shifts that fit your lifestyle)
• LNA scholarship opportunity for caregivers
• Dental, Vision, Life, Short Term Disabil., Critical Illness, Accident
• Free Continuing Education Credits (CEUs); keep your LNA license active
• Ongoing PAID training and development
• On-the-job training for unique client situations
• Paid time off

We are urgently hiring Caregivers!!

Are you seeking an opportunity to give back to your community and to make a difference in someone's life?

*** Current immediate need in Merrimack, NH for multiple shifts ***
- M-F 8am-12pm
- MTF 9am-1pm
We specialize in finding the right case in the right location and have the hours to accommodate your needs! Looking for part time or full time? Don’t see the hours you are available listed? We are constantly onboarding new clients, give us a call and we are happy to work with you!

Right at Home Southern NH, the only nurse-owned agency in NH, has been awarded provider of choice four years running now by both our clients and caregivers. We are rapidly growing and have a number of opportunities to work with aging adults in your area to provide assistance with bathing, dressing, toileting and companionship.

Caregiver Requirements:

• Have a valid driver’s license and use of an automobile for work or access to adequate transportation
• 18 years old minimum.
• Must be comfortable with housekeeping, companionship, and light personal care.
• Able to lift 10-50/lb.
• Read, write, speak, and understand English as needed for the job
• Must pass pre-employment background checks, health and drug screenings, and professional reference checks.

Bonus points if you have one of the following:

• LNA, Caregiving or Healthcare experience

Pay: $17.00/$18.00 per hour weekdays and $19.00/$20.00 per hour weekends depending on experience.

Our Caregiver Benefits:

• Referral Bonus - Up to $500
• Paid travel time in between clients and paid mileage
• Work a shift today, access your pay tomorrow! (with Tapcheck)
• Earn Paid Time Off
• Employee discounts include Cell Phone Plans, Travel, and more!
• Benefits include Dental, Vision, Life, Short Term Disability, Critical Illness, and Accidental Insurance
• LNA scholarship
• Free Continuing Education Credits (CEUs) to keep your LNA license active.
• Ongoing PAID training and development
• Online training resources
• On-the-job training for unique client situations
• Recognition, celebrations, and great team interactions!

A TYPICAL DAY AS A CAREGIVER: Caregivers provide personal care for their clients. - This could include (but is not limited to):

• Light Housekeeping - mopping, sweeping, vacuuming, dishes, taking out the garbage.
• Assisting with personal hygiene (toileting, bathing, care of mouth, skin, and hair)
• Assist with everyday living tasks (moving, meal preparation, eating, dressing, shaving)
• Provide Companionship to your client (this may include running errands and/or providing transportation to appointments, grocery store runs, or just to get some fresh air).
• Play games and engage with your client.
• Make a difference, develop meaningful relationships, and meet new people.
• Give back to those who need you most (our clients need you now more than ever before)!

Work Location: In-person