Personal Care Assistant (PCA) Home Care (Richmond Area)

Job Description

Job Description

Personal Care Assistant (PCA) Home Care

in Richmond and Surrounding Areas

Care for others like family in the comfort of home. As a Home Health PCA for Interim HealthCare, your heart to care for others will be met with open arms and strong patient bonds that make every day meaningful.

More than a job, many patients become like family.

Interim HealthCare®, the nation’s first home care company, is hiring Home Health PCAs who want to make a difference in the lives of others through the one-on-one care they provide.

If you share our passion for care giving, you are made for this!

Schedule :

• Any availability starting at 3pm into overnight in the Richmond area (midday and evenings are the biggest need)
• Any availability on weekends in the Richmond area
• 4, 5, and 8-hour shifts available.

Our Home Care PCA Team enjoys some excellent benefits :

• Starting Pay Range of $15.00 to $17.50 per hour
• 1 : 1 Caregiver-to-patient ratios
• Health benefits available after 60 days of full-time service.
• Dental, vision, and supplemental health benefits optional.
• Make your own flexible schedule, work independently, and enjoy work-life balance!
• Weekly Pay & Earned Wages On-Demand
• Matching 401K and Profit-Sharing Retirement Account after one year of service
• Build your skills with online training and earn CEUs
• Pursue your education with tuition discounts through Rasmussen University

As a Home Care PCA, here’s a big-picture view of what you’ll do :

• Care for seniors and those with an illness, injury or chronic disease in their homes
• Help with daily activities such as bathing, toileting, dressing, grooming, hygiene, nail / skin care, eating and nutritional intake
• Assist with ambulation, transfers and range of motion exercises
• Check vitals, measure intake / output, monitor blood glucose and document any changes
• Work with a team of home health nurses and aides to ensure a patient’s care plan is followed
• Observe patient and notify supervisor of issues requiring a change in care, medication or medical equipment

A few must-haves for Home Care Personal Care Assistants :

• High school diploma (or equivalent) and active Nursing Assistant Certification in Virginia
• At least 1 year of experience as a PCA in a home care or facility environment.
• Reliable transportation to and from the clients' homes.
• Compassionate nature, good communicator and ability to lift up to 50 lbs.

Why Work for Interim HealthCare?

Founded in 1966, Interim HealthCare is the nation’s first home care company and a leading employer of Personal Care Assistants (PCAs).

Operating through 300+ offices, our commitment to you is expressed through a family-oriented culture that values and appreciates PCAs, and a passion to put patients first.

Join a nationwide network of PCAs who are making a significant difference in the lives of others through the personalized, in house care they provide.

Interim HealthCare provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, gender, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability or veteran status.

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