Personal Care Assistant Position Available In Montgomery, Pennsylvania

Personal Care Assistant 3.3 3.3 out of 5 stars Collegeville, PA 19426 Personal Care Assistant (PCA)

Job Summary :

Elderly male client located in Collegeville area, in need of assistance with light housekeeping. Med reminders along with someone to accompany him to appointments. Transportation to and from appointments are provided. Flexible hours with a start time of 12pm Monday-Friday. Flexible Saturday and Sunday hours. Personal assistance services include assistance with eating, bathing, dressing, personal hygiene, and activities of daily living. When specified in the plan of care, this service may also include housekeeping chores such as bed making, dusting, and vacuuming, which are incidental to the care furnished or which are essential to the health and welfare of the individual, exercise and making and keeping medical appointments.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

None Duties/Responsibilities:

Maintains confidentiality of patient/family information Protects the patient from harm and or danger Observes patient for changes in physical and or mental status. Reports to supervisor observations Reviews the written service plan before carrying out care/service Meal prep Med reminder Incontinence Care Light housekeeping Assistance with

ADL’s and IADL’s Required Skills/ Abilities:

Strong written, verbal communication skills Ability to report changes found during shifts. Documents daily care/service provided. Problem solver with good management abilities Complete documents for care including schedule changes along with clock in and clock outs being recording in real time.

Education and Experience:

High School Diploma preferred 6 months or more of healthcare and or personal care

Physical Requirements:

Prolonged periods of sitting, standing, walking, lifting Must be able to lift up to 50lbs