Personal Care Assistant (PCA), Biloxi Position Available In Jackson, Mississippi
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Job Description
Ocean Springs | Personal Care Assistant (PCA), Biloxi this resource 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:
Flexible hours
Part timeFull time
Bi-weekly pay
Ongoing training
AHA BLS class and certification
Caregiver of the Month recognition
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, and 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
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
