What are the responsibilities and job description for the Personal care aide position at LHC Group?
We are hiring Certified PCA and HHA Caregivers to work 1 : 1 patient care in their homes in the Dover Plains, NY area. We have a variety of hours available and offer benefits, flexible schedules, and weekly pay. $500 loyalty bonus
Starting rate : $17.55 per hour
At Willcare, a part of LHC Group, we embrace a culture of caring, belonging, and trust and enjoy the meaningful connections that come from it : for the whole patient, their families, each other, and the communities we serve it truly is all about helping people.
You can find a home for your career here.
As Aides & Caregivers, you can expect :
- opportunities to build trusted relationships as you care & connect with people of all ages
- flexibility for true work-life balance
- continuing education and tuition reimbursement
- career mobility and growth opportunities
If you have a passion for care and want to strengthen your health care career, this is a great opportunity for you.
Responsibilities
Job Summary
The Home and Community Bases Services Aide is a person who provides support, assistance with personal hygiene and household functions for an individual to be able to remain in their own home.
- Specific Job Duties / Responsibilities
- Reports observations of the client's condition to the Agency Director or accounts manager. Notifies the Agency Director immediately if any incidents or accidents occur.
- Drives safely, complies with traffic regulations, and wears a seat belt when business travel is required.
- May provide or assist clients with activities of daily living including : bathing in bed, tub or shower; care of hair including shampoo, combing and brushing;
- care of teeth and mouth including denture care; nail care, filing only; skin care including pericare and applying lotion;
transfer of patient from bed to chair and to wheelchair. Transfer of patients on and off bedpan, commode and toilet.
Assists with household tasks directly essential to clients personal care.
Qualifications
Experience Desired
Six months experience in home care preferred.
Skill Requirements
- Ability to function in any home situation regardless of age, race, creed, color, sex, disability, or financial condition of the patient.
- Able to work independently.
- Ability to multi-task, self-directed, good time management skills, courteous, and common sense.
- Good communication, writing, and organizational skills.
- Must possess the disposition and personality to work harmoniously with a wide variety of people and their families keeping personal matters confidential.
- Must possess a strong commitment to the goals, mission, and philosophy of the organization.
- Ability to adapt to changing organizational needs.
Last updated : 2024-04-30
Salary : $18
