PCA / Caregiver
Job Description
Work with a locally owned, independent, non-franchise Homecare agency. The Personal Care Assistant assists with activities of daily living and certain “hands-on” care such as personal hygiene care, toileting and elimination of waste, assistance with reminders to take medications, transfers, and ambulation. The Personal Care Assistant also provides certain companion tasks such as: accompanying the client to appointments, tasks related to the maintenance of a healthy and stable living environment for the client, personal laundry, light housekeeping, and other similar activities of daily living. The provision of “hands-on” care as described above is contingent upon licensing requirements within the state of practice.
Caregivers/PCA's with current requirements and certifications (listed below) preferred, but are willing to train/certify reliable hard working individuals. Reliable Transportation is required.
Responsibilities
Ensure clients receive their medication on time
Support clients who can’t move on their own
Help clients dress, bathe, eat, etc.
Assist clients with physical therapy exercises
Cook meals according to the customer’s restrictions
Help customers with their shopping
Do necessary housekeeping to maintain a clean environment
Provide emotional support
Inform physicians or supervisors about uncommon events
Act quickly and responsibly in cases of emergency
Skills/Requirements:
Proven experience as a personal care assistant
Able to do housework and cooking
Well-organized and reliable
Excellent communication and people skills
A positive and compassionate attitude
Strong ethics
PCA Certification
CPR/First Aid certified
Valid driver’s license
Dependable transportation
2Step TB test or QuantiFERON Test
Fingerprints/Background Test done by the State
Work Location:
Multiple locations throughout the Las Vegas and Henderson
Job Types: Part-time, Full-time
Pay: $16.00 - $19.00 per hour, $20 fill-in rate
Schedule:
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Shifts range from 2-8 hours
