Personal Care Assistant (PCA) - Home Care

Interim HealthCare Inc.; Montana; On-site; USD 27,552 - 30,307; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

$20-$22 per hour

1:1 caregiver-to-patient ratios

Tuition assistance for CNA license

Vision/Dental benefits

401k

Job summary

A home care provider in Lincoln, MT is seeking a Personal Care Assistant (PCA) to help veterans, seniors, and those with chronic diseases at home. This role offers flexible scheduling to promote work-life balance and a supportive environment. Responsibilities include assisting with daily activities, providing companionship, and working with healthcare teams to deliver exceptional care. Essential qualifications include a high school diploma, CPR certification, and a compassionate nature. Rich benefits include training, tuition assistance, and competitive pay.

Qualifications

• Six months of in-home or facility-based caregiving experience required.
• Valid auto insurance and transportation necessary.
• Essential qualities include kindness, empathy, compassion.

Responsibilities

• Care for veterans, seniors, and those with illnesses or injuries in their homes.
• Help with daily activities like bathing, grooming, and nutritional intake.
• Observe patients and notify supervisors of changes in care or issues.

Skills

Compassionate nature

Good communicator

Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.

Education

High school diploma (or equivalent)

Tools

CPR certification

Montana driver’s license

Job description

Overview

Personal Care Assistant (PCA) in Lincoln, MT. This role is in Lincoln - NOT a travel position!

Please note: As a recipient of federal funds through the VA and/or Medicare/Medicaid, Interim HealthCare is required to comply with federal health care regulations. Although marijuana is legal for recreational use in Montana, it is still federally illegal. Therefore, our 10-panel pre-employment drug screening includes marijuana. Please do not apply if you are not able to complete and pass this drug screen along with other background/reference screening.

Seeking work-life balance? It’s built into this Personal Care Assistant opportunity! At Interim HealthCare, you decide when you work and when you don’t. Whether you’re managing a family, pursuing an education or just need more flexibility, this role makes it possible. So, you can do what you love in a way that fits your life.

Pioneers in the home care industry, Interim HealthCare is an employer of choice to Personal Care Assistants seeking rewarding careers that make caregiving personal and work-life balance possible. If you’re ready to take the reins of your career, you are made for this!

Forbes recently recognized Interim HealthCare in several categories as one of the best places to work!

Forbes Names Interim HealthCare Inc. Best Large Employers in 2024 | Interim HealthCare

Interim HealthCare Recognized on Forbes List: America’s Best Employers For New Grads 2024 | Interim HealthCare

Our mission at Interim HealthCare of Central Montana is improving people's lives in Lincoln, Montana by offering skilled and personal home care in the home or place of residence, enabling Montanans to age in place with independence, dignity and respect. As a PCA, you'll play a key role in that mission with the support of dedicated and experienced team, and a world-class organization whose founders and leaders know what it takes to deliver exceptional care, because many of them have. Interim HealthCare of Central Montana is locally owned and operated by a Helena-based veteran with 30+ years of experience in healthcare.

Benefits

• $20-$22 per hour
• 1:1 caregiver-to-patient ratios
• Make your own schedule, work independently and enjoy work-life balance
• Build your skills with online training
• Tuition assistance to obtain CNA license
• Positively impact people's lives through the work you do
• Family-oriented culture that values its associates and promotes work-life balance
• Rich benefits including Vision/Dental, 401k and more

Responsibilities

• Care for veterans, seniors and those with an illness, injury or chronic disease in their homes
• Provide companionship and develop meaningful relationships with people in your community who are in need of help
• Help with daily activities such as bathing, toileting, dressing, grooming, hygiene, nail/skin care, eating and nutritional intake
• Assist with ambulation, transfers and range of motion exercises
• Work with a team of home health nurses and aides to ensure a patient’s care plan is followed
• Observe patient and notify supervisor of issues requiring a change in care, medication or medical equipment

Qualifications

• High school diploma (or equivalent)
• Six (6) months of in-home or facility-based caregiving experience
• CPR certification
• Valid Montana driver’s license, auto insurance and transportation
• Compassionate nature, good communicator and ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Essential qualities include: Kindness, Empathy, Compassion, Honesty, Integrity, Respect, Patience and Understanding