Pca

JOB DESCRIPTION

Salary : $16.81 - $18.00 / per hour

The Personal Care Assistant provides assistance with activities of daily living and certain hands-on care such as personal hygiene care, toileting and elimination of waste, assistance with reminders to take medications, transfers, and ambulation.

The provision of hands-on care as described above is contingent upon licensing requirements within the state of practice.

Responsibilities

• Assists patient with personal care activities including bathing, oral hygiene, preparation and feeding of meals, dressing and undressing, ambulation, and other activities as needed
• Performs duties as assigned in an accurate and timely manner
• Maintains confidentiality of all client information according to HIPAA standards
• Safeguards the client / patient by observing appropriate infection control procedures including but not limited to universal precautions
• Notifies the office of any abnormal findings or conditions
• Adheres to the standards, policies, procedures of the Company
• Arrives at the client’s home on time and leaves when shift schedule is complete
• Represents the Company with a positive image at all times
• Demonstrates flexibility and adaptability in meeting the needs of all clients
• Effectively communicates with the office staff, including availability to work
• Adheres to time and attendance policies
• Provides requirements-related information (Annual PPD, In-services, in a timely fashion; follows all other compliance standards at all times
• Performs other Personal Care Assistant duties as assigned / necessary

Requirements

• One (1) year of Personal Care Assistant experience within the last three (3) years providing hands-on personal care preferred
• State Personal Care Assistant licensure or certification where required
• Ability to adhere to time and attendance policies
• Ability to carry out tasks in a professional manner and adhere to policies regarding professionalism and boundaries
• Must demonstrate a compassionate nature and possess strong people skills
• Ability to effectively elicit / provide information to and from appropriate individuals (including, but not limited to, supervisors, co-workers, clients) via strong communication skills;

proficiency in the English language may be required

• Computer proficiency required

Last updated : 2024-06-19

Salary : $17 - $18