Part-Time Personal Care Assistant (PCA)

**Please note, while the post says Waldwick, I will be moving to Park Ridge, NJ once I am able to fill all of my time slots

Hi! My name is Kate. I'm 28 and live in Northern NJ. I have a neuromuscular disease and use a wheelchair, and due to my disability, I need help with day-to-day tasks. Through Medicaid, I'm able to hire Personal Care Assistants (fancy term for aide) to help me out and live my life as independently as possible!

I'm currently looking to hire a part-time aide for during the day. This position will include helping me get up, washed, dressed, and into my wheelchair, so you must be able to roll/scoot around an approximately 100 lb. person (me), though I do have a Hoyer lift for transfers. Aside from getting up and ready in the morning, I also need help getting something to eat, taking my meds, some light cleaning and laundry, running errands or going to appointments in my van when needed, and other things like that.

Currently, I need coverage 2-3 days/week between 9:30 AM and approx. 5 PM. However working the entire 7.5 hours/day is not necessary; a shorter shift can be figured out, and working all of the days is not required either. The job pays $20/hour through a Medicaid program, so you must also be willing to sign up for said program.

Perfect for people who want to pick up some stray hours here and there, for students who are interested in having a casual part-time job around their class schedule, or even anyone looking to gain some experience in healthcare in a laid back, lower stress environment!

No prior experience is required and (unpaid, my apologies) training will be provided. Anyone interested just needs to be comfortable and able to help a woman with personal care. More specific details will be given upon serious inquiry.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $20.00 per hour

Expected hours: 7.5 – 22.5 per week

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule
• Paid time off

Application Question(s):

• Please briefly describe why you think you would be a good fit for this job and why you are applying. And please be honest; it's totally okay if it's just for the paycheck, as long as you can still put your best foot forward and give your best to each task :)
• Are you able to comfortably and safely move/roll around an approx. 100 lb. person (me lol)?
• Will you be able to commute to Park Ridge NJ once I am ready to move?

Ability to Commute:

• Waldwick, NJ 07463 (Required)

Work Location: In person