This position is for a PCA with a company in Port Gibson, MS.

Duties and Responsibilities: The PCA/Caregiver is a non- licensed member of the home care team who assists the clients with the tasks of daily living. PCA/Caregivers are supervised by the PCA Supervisor/Client Service Manager. Provides the following personal care: Mouth and denture care. Shaving. Finger and toe- nail care (no CUTTING). Grooming hair- shampooing, combing, oiling. Bathing or bed bath- shower or tub (partial or complete). Helps with dressing. Helps with toileting- bed pan, commode/chair, or urinal (emptying and cleaning). Reminds waiver participant to take medication. Helps with eating. Transferring or changing the waiver participant’s body position. Helps in ambulation. Provide the following housekeeping task: Assures the rooms are clean and in order. Prepares shopping lists. Purchases and stores groceries. Prepares and serves meals. Laundering, ironing, sweeping, mopping, and dusting. Run errands. Provides assistant/supervision during community outings. Cleans and operates equipment in the home such as the vacuum cleaner, stove, refrigerator, washer, dryer, and small appliances. Changes linen and makes the bed. Cleans the kitchen, including washing dishes, pots, and pans.

Education and Experience: Must be a high school graduate, have a GED, or demonstrate the ability to read the written personal care services assignment and write adequately to complete required forms and reports of visits; Be at least 18 years of age; Must demonstrate the ability to work well with aged and disabled individuals who have a limited functioning capacity; Possess a valid state issued ID, and have access to reliable transportation;  Must maintain current and active first aid and CPR certification; Be physically able to perform the job tasks required and assurance that communicable diseases of major public health concern are not present, as a verified by a physician; Have interest in and empathy for, people who are ill, elderly, or disabled; Be emotionally mature and able to respond to participants and situations in a responsible manner; Have good communication and interpersonal skills and the ability to deal effectively, assertively, and cooperatively with a variety of people; Must not have been convicted of a crime substantially related to the dependent population or violent crime; Must eb able to recognize the signs of abuse, neglect and/or exploitation and the procedures to follow as required in the Vulnerable Adult Act; and Must have knowledge of how to prevent burns, falls, fires; and emergency numbers to contact emergency personnel if required.