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Arbors at Amherst
Personal Care Worker Training Program
Entry-Level JobVerifiedNo experience needed
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What they do
A Caregiver or Personal Care Aide provides non-medical care for adults, including elderly and disabled people, typically in their own homes. Assists clients with daily tasks including bathing, medication reminders, and light housekeeping; may also provide transportation for appointments and errands. These roles do not always require formal certification.
$38,525 / year median in Massachusetts
+24% projected growth
Job Description
Free Personal Care Services Provider Training Program (PCSPT) The PCSPT training Program trains students to provide quality care to residents in assisted living communities. Upon successful completion of this program, students will have the necessary training to work at an assisted living community in the commonwealth of Massachusetts. The PCSPT Training Program will be held at: The Arbors at Amherst, 130 University Drive, Ma,0100 The program will be a total of 60 hours, 54 hours which will be classroom time, 5 hours of which will be for scheduled lunch and other breaks, and one hour of which will be for the certificate ceremony. What are the duties of a Personal Care Services Provider? Providing personal care services for residents of an assisted living community or in a home care setting in a professional, caring, and efficient manner. Following proper procedures for all care delivered including Self-Administration of Medication Management, along with accurate and timely documentation of all care provided. Assisting with housekeeping, resident laundry, activities and dining room service for residents. Participating in mandatory in-service training in accordance with the assisted living community's policies and procedures. maintaining a positive, professional image.