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PCA Personal Care Assistant Full-time Days 7am-7pm
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What they do
A Home Health Aide helps individuals who are disabled, elderly, or chronically ill with daily tasks, such as dressing, washing, and light housekeeping. They can care for patients in their homes or other healthcare settings, and may perform basic medical care under the direction of a nurse or other medical professional. These roles typically require more comprehensive agency-approved training programs.
$29,208 / year median in Mississippi
+25% projected growth
Job Description
Responsibilities:
- Assist with the implementation of care plans and collaborate with other healthcare professionals to ensure comprehensive resident care.
- Conduct assessments and scheduled rounds in residents rooms and document residents information accurately and thoroughly.
- Maintain a clean and organized environment.
- Provide compassionate care to residents
- Assist with activities of daily living in assisted living facilities.
- Clean equipment, soiled furniture, and bedsides
- Clean residents room, bedsides tables, closets, and bathrooms
- Assist at all meal times
- Ability to lift up to 50lbs
- Maintain HIPPA of all residents and employees
Qualifications:
- High School Diploma or equivalent
- Long-term and direct care experience preferred but not required
- CPR Certified
- Strong assessment skills and the ability to recognize changes in patient conditions.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to effectively interact with residents, families, and healthcare team members.
- Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively in a team environment.
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
Note:
This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. The employee may be required to perform other duties as assigned by their supervisor.Pay and Hours:
- Fulltime
- 7am•7pm•Starting Rate $12 per hour (pay rate/increase subject to experience)