Personal Care Assistant (PCA)

Come join our team as a compassionate and dedicated CNA or PCA for an exciting opportunity in Georgia! We are currently seeking individuals who has open availability or 30 hrs per week to provide personalized care to our valued clients. The applicant must have own transportation and must be willing to drive up to 30 miles. Ability to do heavy lifting and must know how to operate Hoyer Lift. This is an excellent opportunity to make a difference in the lives of others while working in a supportive and caring environment.

ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES 1.

Ambulation, transfers, and positioning of clients. Assistance w/bathing, grooming, shaving, dental care, dressing, and eating. Basic first aid & CPR, meeting client's special needs, home management, home safety & sanitation, infection control in the home, medically related activities including taking of vital signs & proper nutrition. 2. Implements current Personal Care Aide services. Service plans of care are discussed with the Care the Wright Way Supervisor on regular basis. Client assignments and reports are received from the Care the Wright Way Supervisor.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

High school graduation or GED required. Personal Care Aide qualifications require a GA-registered CNA, completion of the NLN exam on-line and assessment of competency for services to be performed, or completion of an approved 40-hour training curriculum and assessment of competency program approved by the Ga Department of Community Health, HFRD Shall have one year-full-time experience in personal care or an institutional setting, such as a hospital or nursing home, or shall have one-year full-time experience within the last five years in direct client care in a home care agency setting; OR Evidence of sympathetic attitude toward care elderly. Demonstrated ability to read, write, and carry out directions. Evidence of maturity and ability to deal effectively with job demands Good verbal and written communications skills required. Attends (8) hours of personal care oriented in services per year. Participates in professional meetings when directed Shall have a criminal history check conducted prior to being offered work with this agency.-Ability to work closely supervised to ensure competence in providing client care.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Visual/hearing ability sufficient to comprehend written/verbal communication. Ability to perform tasks involving physical activity, which may include heavy lifting and extensive bending and standing. Able to deal effectively with stress. Able to work assigned hours per week. Able to bend and stand an average of 6 hours per day. Able to lift up to 50-75 pounds. Able to write up to 3 hours per day. Able to work in a stressful environment. Able to drive up to 50+ miles per day. Able to assess and communicate with ill clients, co-workers, and general public. Is neat in appearance and practice, with good personal hygiene.

Job Type:

Part-time Pay:

$12.00 - $14.00 per hour

Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) matching Employee assistance program Referral program Application Question(s): Do you have your own vehicle?

Work Location:

In person