Personal Care Assistant (Senior patient) - Atlanta 30336 (Weekly Pay) Atlanta, GA

Kaizen Lab Inc.; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in home healthcare is seeking a compassionate Personal Care Assistant (PCA) to join their dedicated team. This role involves providing essential personal care and assistance to clients in their homes, ensuring their comfort and dignity. The ideal candidate will possess strong communication skills, a warm personality, and the ability to handle physical tasks. With a commitment to quality care, this opportunity allows you to make a meaningful difference in the lives of clients while working in a supportive environment. If you have a passion for helping others and meet the qualifications, we encourage you to apply and be part of a team that values compassion and excellence.

Qualifications

• At least one year of professional experience in a healthcare setting required.
• Mastery of the English language, both written and verbal.

Responsibilities

• Assist clients with personal hygiene and domestic tasks in their homes.
• Document clients' progress to ensure overall wellbeing.

Skills

CPR/BLS First Aid

Communication Skills

Patience

Domestic Work

Physical Assistance

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Driver's License/State-issued ID

PCA Certification

Current CPR Card

Job description

About Us:

Gail’s Homecare is a non-medical, in-home care provider that maintains the highest quality standards in the industry. Our goal is to add value to the lives of our clients and to those who love them and to provide personal care to the patient in their residence. We are based in Lithonia, Georgia and our services are available in the areas of Clayton, Cobb, Dekalb, Douglas, Fayette, Fulton, Gwinnett, Henry, Jackson, and Rockdale County. In Gail's Homecare, we value our employees the same way we value our clients!

We are currently seeking a compassionate, highly-skilled, and reliable personal care assistant (PCA) to serve as part of our growing home health care team. In this role, you will work with our clients in their homes, helping them with basic personal hygiene and domestic tasks as needed, according to their requirements and limitations. You will provide compassionate care and assistance and document clients' progress to help ensure their overall wellbeing.

Salary: $13 per hour

Shift:
8am-4pm Tuesdays & Thursdays

Qualifications:

• CPR/BLS First Aid (Required)
• High School Diploma or GED required
• At least one year of full-time professional experience in a healthcare setting is required; three to five years is strongly preferred
• Significant experience working in a home health care environment is strongly preferred
• Mastery of the English language, written & verbal
• Good communication skills, excellent conversational skills
• Attendance of eight (8) hours of personal care-oriented services per year
• Participation in professional meetings when directed
• Ability to work closely supervised to ensure competence in providing client care
• Experience in domestic work or housekeeping is a plus
• Able to lift heavy objects, help move clients, and perform physical tasks
• Patience and ability to remain calm in stressful situations
• Willingness to conduct domestic and personal tasks requested by the client
• Prompt and reliable
• Warm and caring personality
• Commitment to treating clients with dignity and respect
• Willingness to comply with all legal and institutional requirements and guidelines

Requirements:

• Driver's License/State-issued ID
• PCA Certification
• Current CPR Card
• TB Results
• Social Security Card
• Vaccination Card
• Must have existing fingerprinting background check