Caregiver Oceanside - Right at Home North County
Oceanside, CA
About the Job
Personal Care Assistant (PCA)
We truly believe that where you work matters, and as a company our mission is to improve the lives of those we serve. Our Home Health Aide (HHA)/Personal Care Assistants (PCA) are the heart of our business.
If you have compassion, love to help others, and enjoy building relationships, then we have the job for you!
Compensation & Benefits:
· Competitive pay (Enter in pay range | Example: $18.50-$20.50 an hour)
· Medical benefits
· 401 (k) retirement plan
· 24/7 office staff support
· Mobile clock in/out
· Ongoing PAID training and development through our online learning system
· On-the-job training
· Paid travel time
· Recognition, celebrations, and great team interactions!
Responsibilities:
· Bathing/Showering/Dressing/Shaving
· Medication reminders
· Assisting with prescribed range of motion exercises
· Assisting with transferring/moving client from place to place throughout their home
· Dementia care
· Performing housekeeping activities which include (but are not limited to): vacuuming, dusting, sweeping or mopping floors, doing dishes, changing bed linens, doing laundry and cleaning the bathroom
· Preparing meals and snacks according to instructions
· Accompanying client on errands or medical appointments
· Companionship activities such as reading, music, puzzles, etc.
Requirements:
· High school degree and/or a G.E.D. certificate
· Six months experience as a Home Health Aide (HHA) and/or Personal Care Assistant (PCA) in health care (in homes or facilities) and successful completion of a State approved Nurse Aide or Home Health Aide (HHA) and/or Personal Care Assistant (PCA) course
· Read, write, speak and understand English
· Have a valid driver’s license and use of an insured automobile for work or access to adequate transportation