PCA needed for Adult

Description

Job Summary:
I am an independent, first-year student at Bridgewater State University seeking to build a team of reliable and respectful Personal Care Attendants (PCAs) to assist me with my daily routines. This is a consumer-directed position, meaning you will be working directly for me. The goal is to build a collaborative team to cover all necessary shifts.

Who You Are:
- You are exceptionally reliable, punctual, and responsible. Absolute reliability is essential.
- You are a clear and respectful communicator.
- You are comfortable with the hands-on, personal nature of the work, including assistance with showering and toileting.
- You are a quick and willing learner. No prior medical or PCA experience is necessary. All training on my specific routines and any equipment (i.e. Hoyer lift, power wheelchair, etc.) will be provided.

Key Responsibilities:
- Morning Routine: Assisting with transferring from bed to wheelchair, showering, dressing, and preparing for the day.
- Evening Routine: Assisting with preparing for bed and transferring from wheelchair to bed.
- Homemaking (IADLs): Assisting with laundry, keeping my personal dorm space tidy, and light meal prep/cleanup as needed.

Schedule & Hours:
- We are hiring multiple people to cover a schedule that includes morning and evening shifts, 7 days a week.
- A typical weekly commitment for one PCA will be 10-20 hours.
- The core shifts are approximately 7:00 AM - 9:00 AM and 9:00 PM - 10:30 PM.
- Please indicate your general availability (weekdays, weekends, mornings, evenings) in your application.

Compensation & Benefits:
- Pay Rate: $19.50/hour.
- Payroll: This is an official position. You will be paid via direct deposit through the MassHealth fiscal intermediary, Tempus Unlimited.
- Location: All shifts are on campus at Bridgewater State University.

How to Apply:
Please send a brief introduction about yourself, why you are interested in this position, and your general availability to:
j8silvia@student.bridgew.edu