(PCA) Personal Care Attendant - South Bend Area (2yrs exp req)

(PCA) Personal Care Attendant - South Bend Area (2yrs exp req) Heartwarming Care LLC South Bend, IN Job Details Part-time $16 an hour 1 day ago Qualifications Record keeping CPR Certification Working with individuals with disabilities Patients with cognitive disabilities Phone communication House cleaning assistance Working with individuals with cognitive disabilities Working with geriatric patients Working with seniors Assisting with ADLs Driver's License Residential housekeeping Driving Cleaning Home health Working with individuals with physical disabilities Personal care home experience Client interaction via phone calls Full Job Description

POSITION DESCRIPTION

Personal Care Attendant (PCA) plays a crucial role in providing support and assistance to individuals who may have physical or cognitive limitations. The PCA is responsible for assisting clients with bathing, showering, grooming, and other personal hygiene tasks. They may also assist with light cleaning, cooking, running errands, and doing laundry. They also engage clients in activities like reading, talking, and playing games. The job description for a Personal Care Attendant can vary based on the specific needs of the client and includes the following responsibilities:

REPORTABILITY

Office Coordinator

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Assistance with

Daily Activities:

2.

Meal Preparation and Nutrition:

3.

Light Housekeeping:

4.

Monitoring Health and Well-being:

5.

Companionship and Emotional Support:

6.

Transportation:

7.

Communication:

8.

Safety:

9. Respect for

Dignity and Independence:

QUALIFICATIONS

Completion of required TB testing National/expanded current criminal background check as required by Indiana Current CPR Certification Valid drivers license Proof of current car insurance and the ability to maintain reliable transportation Ability to understand and carry out directions or instructions and to keep records Able to use the telephone and communicate information regarding client concerns Able to follow independently with minimal supervision agency policies Ability to move intermittently throughout the work day, inclusive of sitting, standing and bending, pushing, or pulling. Able to complete housekeeping and cooking duties Ability to relate to and work with the various personality styles, ill, disabled, and elderly Skilled in interpersonal relationships, reliable, trustworthy, honest, attentive, caring It's important for Personal Care Attendants to be compassionate, patient, and adaptable to the unique needs and preferences of each individual they are assisting.

Job Type:

Part-time Pay:

$16.00 per hour

Experience:

Personal care home: 2 years (Preferred) Home health: 2 years (Preferred)

License/Certification:

CNA (Preferred) Shift availability: Day Shift (Preferred) Night Shift (Preferred) Overnight Shift (Preferred) Willingness to travel: 25% (Preferred)

Work Location:

In person