Careers/Personal Care Aide (PCA)

Personal Care Aide (PCA)

Provide hands-on assistance with activities of daily living to elderly, disabled, and convalescing individuals in their homes. Work under RN supervision following individualized service plans.

DepartmentClient Services

Reports ToRN Supervisor / Administrator

FLSA StatusNon-Exempt (Hourly)

LocationClient homes across Georgia

ScheduleVariable shifts, 2-12 hours; may include weekends & holidays

Pay Range$13 - $17/hr

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Essential Duties & Responsibilities

Personal Care (ADLs)

- Assist with bathing, toileting, grooming, and dressing
- Help with feeding and ensuring adequate nutrition
- Provide walking assistance and mobility support
- Safely transfer clients between bed, chair, and wheelchair
- Reposition bed-bound clients to prevent pressure sores

Health Monitoring
- Take and record vital signs (blood pressure, temperature, pulse)
- Monitor and report changes in client condition
- Observe skin for redness, breakdown, or changes
- Track fluid intake and output when required

Support Tasks
- Prepare nutritious meals per dietary requirements
- Perform light housekeeping essential to client health
- Provide verbal medication reminders (no administration)




- Escort clients to appointments and activities
- Complete daily service documentation accurately

Qualifications

Required

- 18 years or older
- High school diploma or GED preferred
- Ability to read, write, and speak English
- Pass GCHEXS fingerprint background check
- Complete 40-hour PCA training program
- CPR/First Aid certification (or within 30 days of hire)
- Valid driver's license and reliable transportation

Preferred

- Previous caregiving experience
- CNA certification
- Experience with elderly or disabled populations
- Bilingual abilities

Physical Requirements
- Lift up to 50 pounds
- Extended standing and walking
- Frequent bending, stooping, and kneeling
- Assist with client transfers
- Fine motor skills for personal care tasks

Training Provided
- 40-hour PCA training program (20 hours before solo work)
- Infection control and universal precautions
- Secure transfer and ambulation techniques
- Emergency response and first aid
- Vital signs measurement
- 12 hours annual continuing education

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