Job description

PCA/ Personal Care Assistant/ CNA/ caregiver
We are looking for a competent personal care assistant to support physically or mentally challenged clients in their everyday lives. The fulfilment and satisfaction that comes with helping others surpasses the challenges of this job. If you’re a compassionate, positive person who isn’t afraid to work hard, then this is a job for you. We expect you to be polite and a good communicator. Experience in housekeeping tasks and caring for the elderly or sick will make you a strong candidate.

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

Proven experience as personal care assistant
Committed to health & safety
Able to do housework and cooking
Well-organized and reliable
Excellent communication and people skills
Positive and compassionate attitude
Strong ethics
Physical stamina
CPR certified
High school diploma or equivalent
A valid driver’s license

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule
• Paid training

Medical specialties:

• Home Health

Standard shift:

• Day shift
• Evening shift

Supplemental schedule:

• Holidays

Weekly schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• Rotating weekends
• Weekend availability

COVID-19 considerations:
COVID-19 Precaution(s):

All staff are provided with PPE supplies

Personal protective equipment provided or required
Temperature screenings
Social distancing guidelines in place
Sanitizing, disinfecting, or cleaning procedures in place

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Charlottesville, VA 22901: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Preferred)

Application Question(s):

• Do you have reliable transportation?

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Experience:

• Caregiving: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• CPR Certification (Preferred)

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (Preferred)
• Night Shift (Preferred)
• Overnight Shift (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

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