Personal Care Aide Trainee at Rochester Regional Health – ROCHESTER, New York

Job Title: Personal Care Aide Trainee
Department: Home Care
Location: Rochester

Schedule: Days (1 week training)

SUMMARY:

The Personal Care Aide (PCA) Trainee participates in an approved training program to learn how to provide in-home support services to clients with functional limitations. Under the direct supervision of a qualified instructor and/or nurse, the trainee develops the knowledge and skills necessary to assist clients with activities of daily living in a safe, compassionate, and professional manner.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Participate in Training – Attend classroom instruction, hands-on clinical sessions, and complete written assignments and evaluations.

• Develop Caregiving Skills – Learn and practice personal care, nutrition and feeding, light housekeeping, safe mobility assistance, and proper transfer techniques.

• Ensure Quality & Safety – Recognize and report changes in client condition, follow instructor guidance, and demonstrate competency in all required skills.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School Diploma or equivalent

• Ability & willingness to provide care within the client’s home environment

• Compassionate, patient, and reliable with strong interpersonal skills

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: M - Medium Work - Exerting 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently, and/or greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects; Requires frequent walking, standing or squatting.

PAY RANGE: $18.65 - $18.65

The listed base pay range is a good faith representation of current potential base pay for successful applicants. It may be modified in the future. Pay is determined by factors including experience, clinical licensure date, relevant qualifications, specialty, internal equity, location, and contracts.