Personal Care Attendant

Home Health Care 2000; Lake Charles (LA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Flexible schedule

Health insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Job summary

Personal Care Services 2000 is hiring Personal Care Attendants to support clients in their homes. The role involves assisting with daily activities, medication reminders, light housekeeping, meal preparation, and emotional support.

Openings cover Monday–Friday shifts from early morning to afternoon. A background in caregiving and a valid driver’s license are preferred; CPR is a plus. Training and PPE are provided on-site.

Qualifications

• Experience caring for elderly or sick, ability to assist with daily living activities, and maintain a clean environment.

Responsibilities

• Ensure clients receive their medication on time
• Support clients who can't move on their own
• Help clients dress, bathe, eat, etc.
• Assist clients with physical therapy exercises
• Cook meals according to restrictions
• Help with shopping
• Do housekeeping to maintain a clean environment
• Provide emotional support
• Inform physicians or supervisors about uncommon events
• Act quickly and responsibly in emergencies

Skills

Experience as PCA

Excellent communication

Polite and trustworthy

Housekeeping experience

Physical stamina

CPR basic

Valid driver’s license

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Driver's license

Job description

Personal Care Attendants - 4 job openings---Monday-Friday 8 am to 3 pm

Job description

Personal Care Services 2000 is seeking a (PCA) Personal Care Attendant/ In-Home Caregiver looking for a competent personal care assistant to support physically or mentally challenged customers in their everyday lives. The fulfilment and satisfaction that comes with helping others surpasses the challenges of this job. If you're a compassionate, positive person who isn't afraid to work hard, then this is a job for you. We expect you to be polite and a good communicator. Experience in housekeeping tasks and caring for the elderly or sick will make you a strong candidate.

SHIFT HOURS NEEDED:*

Monday-Friday7am to 3pm Job Opening #1

Monday-Friday 3pm to11 pm Job Opening #2

Responsibilities of the Personal Care Attendant/ PCA

• Ensure clients receive their medication on time
• Support clients who can't move on their own
• Help clients dress, bathe, eat etc.
• Assist clients with physical therapy exercises
• Cook meals according to the customer's restrictions
• Help customers with their shopping
• Do necessary housekeeping to maintain a clean environment
• Provide emotional support
• Inform physicians or supervisors about uncommon events
• Act quickly and responsibly in cases of emergency

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Skills

• Proven experience as personal care assistant
• Committed to health & safety
• Able to do housework and cooking
• Well-organized and reliable
• Excellent communication and people skills
• Positive and compassionate attitude
• Strong ethics
• Physical stamina
• CPR certified- basic
• High school diploma or equivalent
• A valid driver's license

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 4 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Holidays
• Overtime

COVID-19 considerations:

We provide PPE to all employees

Application Question(s):

• Willingness to undergo background check

Experience:

• Caregiving to elderly and infirmed patients: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Preferred)
• BLS Certification (Preferred)

Work Location: One location