PCA Personal Care Assistant

Summary/Objective: This position is intended to ensure our clients are provided assistance with maintaining a comfortable and supportive environment when the client is not able to do so themselves. This often times includes assistance with household activities and personal care for individuals. *High school diploma or equivalent required. Essential Functions: Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The following functions shall be performed, if and only if, a client’s treatment plan determines the functions necessary. Assist with phone calls and other correspondence, as needed Facilitate the participation in social activities including but not limited to: Family gatherings Recreational Activities Utilization of Community Supports Assist with errands out in the community Provide friendly, consistent medication reminders, if need be Provide transportation means for Grocery shopping and Doctor’s appointments Assist with household tasks and house keeping including but not limited to: Laundry, vacuuming, dusting, changing linens, washing dishes, washing floors, etc. Promotes general hygiene by assisting Client with the following including but not limited to: Bathing Grooming Showering Dental Care Other personal hygiene assistance, as needed Lifting Job Type: Part-time Pay: From $18.00 per hour Expected hours: 15 per week Benefits: Dental insurance Paid time off Vision insurance Schedule: 8 hour shift Day shift Every weekend Monday to Friday License/Certification: Driver's License (Preferred) Work Location: In person