Pca Personal Care Assistant

What is Carolina SeniorCare? Carolina SeniorCare is a P.A.C.E. (Program of All-inclusive Care for the Elderly). We are the best kept secret in Davidson, Davie, Rowan and Iredell which are the counties we serve. A career at Carolina SeniorCare is a calling to help others in their community and help elderly participants (55 or older) stay and live in their respective communities. P.A.C.E. offers a wide variety of services to fulfill this mission such as medical services to medications, from nutritious meals to transportation – all personalized to meet the participant’s specific needs!

Personal Care Attendant

Schedule: M-F 8:30-5 (times could vary) and every other weekend once trained.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must have a valid driver’s license, proof of insurance and have means of transportation.
• Education: High school diploma or equivalent/- Preferred Certified Nursing Assistant (C.N.A) or previous experience- Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification required (will certify on site)
• Experience: A minimum of one year of experience in working with the frail or elderly population required
• Skills and Knowledge: Basic knowledge in working with frail and elderly to support Activities of Daily Living (ADL)- Ability to work effectively with culturally, economically, and educationally, diverse populations.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Assists participants and or supervises with activities of daily living (bathing, dressing, grooming, hair care, mouth care, eating, hand and foot nail care and toileting) as assigned or needed.
• Creates and participates in group(s) and one-on-one activities in accordance with daily activity calendar and as requested by the Director of Activities.
• Monitors and assists participants with meals at dining table preparing meals.
• Assists, throughout the day, in maintaining clean and orderly day rooms, kitchen and personal care areas.
• Accompanies enrollee, who do not require hands on assistance, to medical and other appointments. Performs and or assists with laundry, including clothes for participants.
• Notes changes in participant’s physical or emotional health and communicates this information to the appropriate staff person.

Pay will be discussed based upon experience and qualifications.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, PRN

Pay: From $15.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid sick time
• Paid time off
• Paid training
• Referral program
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Medical Specialty:

• Geriatrics
• Home Health

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Experience:

• working with the elderly: 1 year (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Lexington, NC 27292 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Lexington, NC 27292: Relocate before starting work (Preferred)

Work Location: In person