Personal Care Assistant (PCA) (Clarksdale, MS) Position Available In Bolivar, Mississippi
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Job Description
Cleveland, MS | Personal Care Assistant (PCA) (Clarksdale, MS) this resource
Join Northwest Mississippi Delta’s Best Care Team Right at Home is looking for compassionate individuals looking to make a difference in the lives of seniors. When you join the Right at Home team, you will be surrounded by individuals who are just as dedicated to caring for their clients as you are. You are supported by a staff that provides you with the training, direction and tools to help you fulfill your personal mission of service.
Location:
Clarksdale, MS A Personal Care Assistant provides various personal care and related paraprofessional services in accordance with an established plan of care. Provides for the personal needs and comfort of patients in their homes.
Benefits:
Caregiver monthly recognition
Competitive wages
Flexible schedules
Direct supervision
Ongoing training
Open door policy
Essential Functions
Performs personal care activities that assist the patient with activities of daily living which include (but are not limited to): Personal hygiene (assisting to bathroom or in using bedpan, bathing, care of mouth, skin and hair)
Ambulation
Eating
Dressing
Shaving
Prepares meals and snacks according to instructions.
Performs patient-specific activities that are taught by a nurse. These could include (but are not limited to): Assisting with the change of ostomy appliances
Reinforcement of dressings
Assisting with prescribed range of motion exercises
Measuring and preparing special diets
Taking vital signs
Application of an external catheter
Performs homemaking activities which include (but are not limited to):vacuuming, dusting, sweeping or mopping floors, doing dishes, changing bed linens, doing laundry and cleaning bathrooms. Qualifications
High school graduate or G.E.D certificate preferred. Six months experience as a Personal Care Assistant in healthcare (in homes or facilities). Successful completion of a state-approved Nurse Aide or Personal Care Assistant course.
Current CPR certificate is recommended.
Ability to read, write, speak and understand English as needed for the job. Possess a valid driver’s license and have use of an insured automobile or access to adequate transportation for the job.
This position requires 30-40 hours of basic care training.
