Weekend PCA Aides - PCA

Colonial Group; Somerset (KY); Sur place; USD 26 000 - 34 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Colonial Group in Somerset, KY seeks a Personal Care Aide to provide in-home support, monitor health status, assist with daily living activities, and help with transportation and meals. You will work with a compassionate, dependable team to promote health and happiness for clients and their families.

Ideal candidates have a HS diploma, are 18+, and may hold HHA/CNA credentials. You must be able to lift up to 50 lbs, pass background checks, and maintain a flexible schedule.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Age 18+ for non-driving roles; 21+ for driving roles.
• Current Home Health Aide and/or CNA certification preferred.
• For driving roles: valid driver's license and reliable transportation.
• Minimum one year in a health care setting preferred.
• Prior experience with seniors or adults with special needs preferred.
• Able to multi-task, manage time, and maintain a flexible schedule.
• Lift up to 50 pounds and assist with transfers.
• Background checks and state regulatory requirements as applicable.

Responsabilités

• Assist members with activities of daily living and personal care.
• Provide home support and maintain a healthy environment (light cleaning, laundry, shopping).
• Prepare and serve meals and assist with feeding as needed.
• Observe changes in condition and escalate concerns as appropriate.
• Run errands and assist with transportation to appointments.
• Ensure safety and sanitary conditions in the home environment.
• Communicate respectfully with members, families, and coworkers.
• Follow company policies, safety rules, and regulatory standards.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Connaissances

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Flexibility

Time management

Physical stamina

Formation

High school diploma or equivalent

HHA certification

CNA certification

Description du poste

Job Summary

Personal Care Aides are responsible for providing, restoring, maintaining, and promoting the health status of the clients through home support, medical monitoring, client transportation services, and assistance with activities of daily living. Our team members are expected to lead by example - maintaining a positive attitude; being a thoughtful, supportive, productive and dependable co-worker; keeping our members safe; and always working to enhance the health and happiness of the people we serve and those who care for them.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• At least 18 years of age for positions not requiring any driving for clients
• At least 21 yrs of age for any positions requiring driving/running errands for clients
• Current Home Health Aid and/or C.N.A certification preferred
• For positions that involve driving for client (i.e. errands/Dr. appointments): Valid Driver’s license and reliable transportation and proof of vehicle registration and insurance are required
• Minimum one-year full-time equivalent experience in a health care setting preferred.
• Prior experience working seniors and/or adults with special needs preferred.
• Strong communication and engaging interpersonal skills.
• Able to multi-task and manage time effectively.
• Able to work a flexible schedule.
• Able to bend, pull, push, squat, turn, transfer, and lift 50 pounds; able to stand for an extended period while providing physical assistance to members.
• Successful results of background check, and where applicable, additional state-specific regulatory requirements.

Job Responsibilities

• Provides support and assistance for members with activities of daily living and personal care as needed (e.g. arrival and departure, eating, ambulation, transferring, therapies, rest room assistance, etc.).
• Provide home support and assists in maintaining a healthy environment by performing the following duties (i.e: light cleaning, laundry, shopping and home safety).
• Prepare and serve meals and snacks and clear tables; assist with feeding as needed.
• Observe members for change in condition or unusual occurrences. Escalate concerns as appropriate.
• Run errands as needed (i.e. shopping for food, personal items, meet and/or take to appointments)
• Ensure the safety of members by monitoring activities, keeping a sanitary, clutter-free environment.
• Communicate in a positive, courteous and professional manner with members and their families, co-workers, referral agencies, and the community at large.
• Comply with company policies and procedures, safety and regulatory laws and standards.
• Other duties and responsibilities as changed or assigned at any time.