Caregiver - PCA/CNA
Company: Avid Health at Home North Carolina
Location: Whiteville
Posted on: April 1, 2026
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Job Description:
Avid Health delivers exceptional personalized in-home care
services by hiring compassionate people who believe in taking care
of our clients, fellow employees, and the communities we serve. We
believe in Access, Value-Based Care, Innovation, and Dedication to
Quality! JOIN OUR TEAM! Avid is hiring Caregivers - CNAs and PCAs
as paraprofessional members of our client care team to provide
selected personal care services and limited related household tasks
as part of the client’s plan of care. Specifically seeking
Caregivers in the Brunswick County and surrounding areas We offer
Full and Part-Time hours! Day, night, and weekend shifts, variable
shifts, as well as overnight shifts available. We serve clients in
20 counties, including, but not limited to: Wake, Brunswick, New
Hanover, Onslow, Cumberland, Columbus, Carteret, Guilford, Pender,
Sampson, and Duplin. We have a stable client census with consistent
assignments and hours, offering you the ability to work one on one
with patients and their caregivers long-term. Caregivers - CNAs and
PCAs Responsibilities: Implements and provides day-to-day
Activities of Daily Living (ADL) and Instrumental Activities of
Daily Living (IADL) support to clients within their home as ordered
by the physician’s plan of treatment and client’s plan of care.
Appropriately assist clients with activities of daily living and
personal care in accordance with the care plan including: Assisting
or performing personal care including: Baths (tub, shower, bed).
Mouth care, denture care, skin care, foot care (no toenail
cutting). Grooming (shampoo, comb hair, shave, file nails).
Dressing and undressing activities. Elimination (toilet, commode,
urinal, bedpan). Transfers. Assisting with ambulation with or
without mechanical aids. Assisting the client with therapy
exercises under the direction of a Registered Therapist
Appropriately assist with household tasks directly related to the
client’s health and in accordance with the care plan: Maintenance
of a clean, safe, and healthy environment. Planning and preparing
meals according to specific dietary requirements of the client, and
if necessary, feeding the client. Light housekeeping of client’s
immediate environment. Laundry of clients bedding and clothing.
Assistance in completing activities such as shopping/grocery,
errands, and appointments outside of the home. Providing
companionship and stimulation for the client including reading,
walks, etc.; and accompanying the client to doctors or other
appointments. Utilize equipment in an appropriate and safe manner.
Remind client for self-administration of medication. Do Not
Administer Medications. Medications include eye drops, ear drops,
ointments, pills, suppositories, injections, herbal remedies, and
over-the-counter medications such as Tylenol, Aspirin, vitamins,
and minerals. Accurately documents shift details and services
accurately within established time parameters. Ensures the safety
of clients and self. Follows Universal Precautions and demonstrates
safe hand washing techniques. Observes the client’s general
physical, emotional, and mental status, and report all changes in
the client’s conditions, family situation, or incidents during
shift immediately to agency coordinator, supervisor, and client’s
designated representative (as instructed by employer). Maintain and
improve skills through attendance with staff development programs
and in-service education requirements. Maintain Confidentiality in
all professional areas and consider the needs of clients and their
families, other employees, physicians, visitors, and all members of
the community in an informative, courteous, and compassionate
manner. Ensure all HIPAA regulations are adhered to. Follow all
agency policies and procedures. All other duties as assigned
Requirements Licensure/Certification Requirements: Current CNA or
PCA certification in NC CPR Certification, preferred by not
required Open to new graduates and those re-entering the workforce!
Other Skills/Requirements: Must be customer service oriented and
prepared to liaise with clients, their families and other care
providers. Confident working independently Effective communication
skills, both verbal and written Willingness to embrace
technology/utilize computerized systems Ability to lift 25 pounds
Bilingual, preferred, but not required
Keywords: Avid Health at Home North Carolina, Wilmington , Caregiver - PCA/CNA, Social Services , Whiteville, North Carolina
