Personal Care Attendant (PCA) –
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May 9, 2025 | Job Applications

Job Overview / Description:

We are looking for a compassionate personal care assistant to support clients living with physical, emotional, and/or cognitive impairments. Your duties will include performing basic housekeeping duties, assisting with personal hygiene, and providing companionship.

To ensure success as a personal care assistant, you should possess experience in a similar role and knowledge of best practices in providing personal care. Ultimately, a first-class Personal Care Assistant will be someone who prioritizes the wellbeing of clients and demonstrates a caring approach.

Qualifications:

  • Must have completed Personal Care training and competency.
  • Have a sympathetic attitude toward the care of the sick and elderly.
  • Ability to carry out directions, read and write.
  • Maturity and ability to deal effectively with the demands of the job.
  • Must be 18 years of age or older.
  • Must have a vehicle.
  • Must have a valid/current driver’s license, car registration and car insurance.
  • Successful clearance of background checks.
  • Basic computer skills.

Requirements:

  • CPR/First Aid Certifications (Required).
  • PMT Certification (Preferred).
  • Med Certification (Preferred).
  • High school diploma or equivalent.

Responsibilities:

  • Assist clients with personal hygiene, including shower, tub or bed baths, oral care, hair and skin care.
  • Assist clients in the use of toilet facilities, including bed pans, commode.
  • Assist clients in and out of bed, excluding the use of mechanical lifting equipment unless trained and documented as a component.
  • Assist clients with walking, including the use of walkers and wheelchairs, when applicable.
  • Meal preparation / cooking and feeding, when required.
  • Light housekeeping including, dusting, laundry (clients).
  • Assist with prescribed exercises when the client and the aide have been instructed by the appropriate health professional.
  • Record and report changes in the client’s physical condition, behavior or appearance to the supervisor or the coordinator.
  • Document services delivered in accordance with Home Care policies and procedures.

Lifting Requirements:

Ability to perform the following tasks if necessary:

  • Ability to participate in physical activity.
  • Ability to work for extended period while standing and being involved in physical activity.
  • Ability to do extensive bending, lifting and standing on a regular basis.
  • Able to lift at least 50lbs.