Personal Care Assistant (PCA)

Job Summary

The Personal Care Assistant (PCA) provides essential support to clients with daily living activities, promoting their comfort, safety, and well-being. This role involves assisting clients with personal hygiene, mobility, meal preparation, and light housekeeping. Ideal candidates are compassionate, attentive, and dedicated to supporting clients' independence and quality of life.

Responsibilities

• Assist clients with personal care needs, including bathing, dressing, grooming, and toileting.
• Support clients with mobility and transfers, including helping them move safely from bed to wheelchair.
• Prepare and serve meals, adhering to any dietary requirements.
• Provide companionship and engage clients in activities to promote emotional well-being.
• Perform light housekeeping tasks, such as tidying up, doing laundry, and maintaining a clean living environment.
• Monitor clients' physical and emotional condition, reporting any significant changes to a supervisor or healthcare provider.
• Adhere to health and safety guidelines and follow care plans provided by supervisors.

Skills and Qualifications

• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build trust with clients.
• Basic knowledge of personal care, hygiene, and safe transfer techniques.
• Attention to detail and the ability to follow care instructions accurately.
• Physical ability to lift, support, and assist clients with mobility.
• Dependability, patience, and a caring demeanor.

Preferred Skills

• Previous experience as a PCA, caregiver, or in a similar role.
• CPR and First Aid certification.
• Familiarity with basic medical and healthcare terminology.