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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.
$34,421 / year median in Pennsylvania
+23% projected growth
Job Description
- 40+ hours/week including Live In Assignments): Clients need PCAs with their own vehicle who are willing to do live-in work. Personal Care Aide (PCA) Direct Care Workers (DCW) Personal Care Aide/Direct Care Workers Duties include (in addition to those listed above):
- Bathing
- Mobility
- Transferring & Positioning
- Incontinence Care
- Medication Reminders
- Oral Hygiene
- Special Diet/Meal Preparation
- Feeding
- Toileting
- Conversation & Companionship
- Some Meal Preparation
- Light Housekeeping
- Errand Services
- Grocery Shopping
- Incidental Transportation
- Laundry & Linen Washing
- Clothes Shopping
- Recreational Activities
- Grooming & Dressing Guidance
- Organize Incoming Mail By applying to this position you are consenting to be contact via text.