PCA Personal Care Aide

We are looking for a competent PCA (Personal Care Aide) to care for our clients in a professional and compassionate manner. It’s an often demanding job as you will have to be available for most of the day and week. But, it can also be very satisfying and rewarding, since people who are ill, injured, disabled or elderly are thankful for high quality assistance. The ideal candidate will be patient and friendly with excellent communication skills. You should be able to follow instructions and perform a variety of tasks to help clients.

Responsibilities

Remind clients to take prescribed medication
Assist clients with ambulation and mobility around the house
Assist clients with personal care and hygiene
Plan and prepare meals with assistance from the clients (when they are able)
Perform light housekeeping duties that clients can’t complete on their own
Be a pleasant and supportive companion
Report any unusual incidents
Act quickly and responsibly in cases of emergency

Skills

Experience as a PCA preferred
CPR/First Aid Certification required
Valid TB Test required
Knowledge of housekeeping activities and cooking with attention to dietary constraints
Willingness to adhere to health and safety standards
Respectful and compassionate
Good time management skills
Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills
Strong ethics
Physical endurance
High school diploma or equivalent

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $16.00 - $17.00 per hour

Benefits

Flexible schedule
Referral program

Education

High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Experience

Caregiving: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification

CNA License (Preferred)
CPR Certification (Preferred)
TB Test (Preferred)
Driver's License (Required)

Shift availability

Day Shift (Preferred)

Ability to Relocate

San Marcos, TX: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Willingness to travel

25% (Preferred)