Personal Care Attendant - Gentiva Personal Care

Gentiva Personal Care is a member of the Gentiva family - an industry leader in hospice, palliative, home health, and personal home care. Our place is by the side of those who need us, offering physical, spiritual and emotional support to patients and their families so they may make the most of every moment. We believe that better care for caregivers and clinicians means better care for everyone, so we offer ongoing professional training, lower nurse-to-patient ratios, and comprehensive benefits for eligible employees. Here, you’ll join gifted colleagues who make a lasting difference in people’s lives every day.

Private Duty Caregivers help our clients age in place.  We are looking for Personal Care Attendants (PCA) to join our team. This position requires someone who is caring and dependable that will assist elderly and/or disabled persons in their homes or places of residence. Personal Care Attendants assist with client needs and perform the day-to-day activities of care giving based on approved tasks.  PCAs will provide care based on company policies and tasks outlined in the patient’s individualized care plan. This can include hygiene assistance such as showering, dressing and restroom care, preparing of meals, assisting with grocery and personal shopping, assisting with personal care, running errands, and performing light housekeeping.

Our clients live in the surrounding area and we try our best to match you with clients closest to you!

• At least 18 years of age
• Experience preferred
• Physical ability to perform personal care tasks
• Ability to read, write, understand, carry out directions, keep simple medical records and function with minimal supervision
• Must have reliable transportation
• Must not have a criminal conviction which bars employment
• Must have no adverse record or be listed in the Nurse Aide Registry or Employee Misconduct Registry or exclusion list
• Must meet any state requirements related to work experience
• Must meet any state requirements related to training

• Competitive Wages
• Performance Based Raise Opportunities
• Career paths
• Paid Weekly
• Paid Sick Time
• Flexible Schedules - 4 to 12 hour shifts, Day and Night Shifts
• 8 to 40 or more Hours a week
• Overtime and Holiday Pay
• Continuing Education classes
• Bonus Opportunities
• Recognition Programs
• 401k with matching
• Medical Benefits *must meet eligibility requirements after a full year of employment
• $500 sign on bonus, plus additional $100 bonus if already a registered and fingerprinted HCA

Salary Range – $17 - $22

Compensation may vary within the salary range provided based on several factors including but not limited to a candidate’s location, experience, education, skills, licensure, certifications and department equity.  Gentiva provides associates with a comprehensive benefits and total rewards package, of which base pay is just one piece.

• This is a safety-sensitive position
• Employee must meet minimum requirements to be eligible for benefits
• Where applicable, employee must meet state specific requirements
• We are proud to be an EEO employer
• We maintain a drug-free workplace