Personal Care Attendant

Alternative Home Care Services LLC; United States; On-site; USD 19,000 - 22,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedule

Job summary

Alternative Home Care Services LLC in Indianapolis, IN is seeking a compassionate Personal Care Assistant to support clients with daily activities and health needs. The role emphasizes timely medication reminders, mobility assistance, and emotional support in a community-based setting.

Candidates should have caregiving experience, CPR certification, a valid driver's license, and a high school diploma or equivalent. Flexible schedule and on-site work are offered to support patients in their homes.

Qualifications

• Experience as a personal care assistant (PCA) required or preferred.
• Commitment to health and safety in daily care.
• Ability to perform light housekeeping and cooking tasks.
• Well-organized, reliable, and dependable.
• Excellent communication and people skills.
• Positive, compassionate attitude with ethical care.
• Physical stamina for extended care tasks.
• CPR certification is required.
• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Driver's license is required.

Responsibilities

• Ensure clients receive their medication on time.
• Assist 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 to clients.
• Inform physicians or supervisors about uncommon events.
• Act quickly and responsibly in cases of emergency.

Skills

PCA experience

Health & safety

Housekeeping & cooking

Organized & reliable

Communication & people skills

Compassionate attitude

Strong ethics

Physical stamina

CPR certified

High school diploma

Driver's license

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Job Description

Alternative Home Care Services LLC is a small business in Indianapolis, IN. We are fun, supportive and innovative.

Our work environment includes:

• Regular social events
• On-the-job training
• Growth opportunities

We are 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.

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 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

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
• High school diploma or equivalent
• A valid driver's licence

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $14.00 - $16.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• On call
• Weekends as needed

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Experience:

• Caregiving: 1 year (Required)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)
• CPR Certification (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Indianapolis, IN 46219: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person