PCA Personal Care Assistant
Barnes Family Care Homes Barnes Family Care Homes Kinston, NC Kinston, NC Part-time Full-time Part-time Full-time $10 - $12 an hour $10 - $12 an hour A Personal Care Assistant (PCA) provides assistance to individuals who require support with their daily living skills due to a disability, illness, or age-related condition.
Some of the key responsibilities of a Personal Care Assistant may include:
1.
Assisting with Personal Care:
The Personal Care Assistant is responsible for assisting individuals with personal care tasks, such as bathing, dressing, grooming, and toileting.
2.
Supporting Mobility:
The Personal Care Assistant may be responsible for assisting individuals with mobility needs, such as transferring from a bed to a wheelchair, and supporting individuals during walks or other forms of exercise.
3.
Administering Medication:
The Personal Care Assistant may be responsible for administering medication according to prescribed schedules and documenting the administration of medication.
4.
Providing Companionship:
The Personal Care Assistant may be responsible for providing companionship and emotional support to individuals, engaging in conversation, and participating in activities with them.
5.
Assisting with Meal Preparation:
The Personal Care Assistant may be responsible for assisting with meal preparation and ensuring that individuals receive adequate nutrition.
6.
Performing Light Housekeeping:
The Personal Care Assistant may be responsible for performing light housekeeping tasks, such as laundry, dishwashing, and general cleaning.
7.
Assisting with Transportation:
The Personal Care Assistant may be responsible for providing transportation for individuals to appointments, errands, or other activities.
8.
Maintaining Records:
The Personal Care Assistant is responsible for maintaining accurate and up-to-date records related to the care of individuals, including medication administration, changes in health status, and activities of daily living.
Overall, the Personal Care Assistant plays a critical role in ensuring that individuals who require support with their daily living skills receive the appropriate level of care and support, and are able to live as independently as possible.
The PCA must have strong communication skills, empathy, patience, and the ability to work effectively as part of a team.
Education/
Experience:
High School Diploma and 1 year of experience; Nurse Aid 1 certification preferred.
Skills:
PCAs should be compassionate, patient, and reliable caregivers with strong communication and time management skills.
They should have a deep understanding of the needs of the individuals they support and be committed to providing high-quality care and support.
Pay:
Negotiated based on degree and/or experience.
Job Types:
Full-time, Part-time Pay:
$10.
00 - $12.
00 per hour Schedule:
10 hour shift 12 hour shift 8 hour shift Evening shift Night shift Education:
High school or equivalent (Required) Work Location:
In person.
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
Some of the key responsibilities of a Personal Care Assistant may include:
1.
Assisting with Personal Care:
The Personal Care Assistant is responsible for assisting individuals with personal care tasks, such as bathing, dressing, grooming, and toileting.
2.
Supporting Mobility:
The Personal Care Assistant may be responsible for assisting individuals with mobility needs, such as transferring from a bed to a wheelchair, and supporting individuals during walks or other forms of exercise.
3.
Administering Medication:
The Personal Care Assistant may be responsible for administering medication according to prescribed schedules and documenting the administration of medication.
4.
Providing Companionship:
The Personal Care Assistant may be responsible for providing companionship and emotional support to individuals, engaging in conversation, and participating in activities with them.
5.
Assisting with Meal Preparation:
The Personal Care Assistant may be responsible for assisting with meal preparation and ensuring that individuals receive adequate nutrition.
6.
Performing Light Housekeeping:
The Personal Care Assistant may be responsible for performing light housekeeping tasks, such as laundry, dishwashing, and general cleaning.
7.
Assisting with Transportation:
The Personal Care Assistant may be responsible for providing transportation for individuals to appointments, errands, or other activities.
8.
Maintaining Records:
The Personal Care Assistant is responsible for maintaining accurate and up-to-date records related to the care of individuals, including medication administration, changes in health status, and activities of daily living.
Overall, the Personal Care Assistant plays a critical role in ensuring that individuals who require support with their daily living skills receive the appropriate level of care and support, and are able to live as independently as possible.
The PCA must have strong communication skills, empathy, patience, and the ability to work effectively as part of a team.
Education/
Experience:
High School Diploma and 1 year of experience; Nurse Aid 1 certification preferred.
Skills:
PCAs should be compassionate, patient, and reliable caregivers with strong communication and time management skills.
They should have a deep understanding of the needs of the individuals they support and be committed to providing high-quality care and support.
Pay:
Negotiated based on degree and/or experience.
Job Types:
Full-time, Part-time Pay:
$10.
00 - $12.
00 per hour Schedule:
10 hour shift 12 hour shift 8 hour shift Evening shift Night shift Education:
High school or equivalent (Required) Work Location:
In person.
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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