Personal Care Assistant - Saginaw Tx
Location: Saginaw, Texas
Job Title: Personal Care Assistant (PCA)
Employment Type: Full-Time / Part-Time
Reports To: Supervisor, Care Coordinator, or Client/Family Representative
We are seeking a compassionate, dependable, and professional Personal Care Assistant (PCA) to provide quality, person-centered care to individuals who need assistance with activities of daily living. The ideal candidate will demonstrate patience, respect, reliability, and a genuine commitment to helping clients maintain their dignity, independence, comfort, and quality of life in their home or designated care setting.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Assist clients with activities of daily living, including bathing, grooming, dressing, toileting, and personal hygiene, as authorized and appropriate.
- Provide assistance with mobility, walking, transferring, and positioning according to the client's care plan and training.
- Prepare meals and assist with feeding when necessary and appropriate.
- Perform light housekeeping duties, including laundry, changing bed linens, dishwashing, and maintaining a clean and safe environment.
- Provide companionship, emotional support, and meaningful social interaction.
- Assist with errands, grocery shopping, and transportation when authorized and required.
- Observe and report changes in the client's physical condition, behavior, or overall well-being to the appropriate supervisor or designated representative.
- Follow established care plans, safety procedures, infection-control practices, and client confidentiality requirements.
- Maintain accurate records of services provided, as required.
- Respect each client's privacy, personal preferences, cultural background, and independence.
- Respond appropriately to emergencies and follow established reporting procedures.
- Perform other related duties within the scope of the position, training, and applicable regulations.