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Dartmouth-Hitchcock Health
Personal Care Assistant, Per Diem
Entry-Level JobVerifiedNo experience needed
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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.
$37,797 / year median in Vermont
+19% projected growth
Job Description
Overview Personal Care Assistant, Per Diem Provides non-medical services, hands-on client contact including but not limited to: homemaking, helping with activities of daily living such as meal plan preparation, grooming, toileting, eating, dressing, reminding clients to take medications, and transportation in order to support client independence and safety so they may remain in their home. Responsibilities Under the supervision of the Long-Term Care Services Manager the PCA provides direct care to the client as outlined in the Plan of Care. Preparing meals; grocery shopping, storage, general cooking, storing in containers, utilizing safe food handling standards. Cleaning living areas including kitchen, bathroom, bedroom and sitting areas; includes the possible use of vacuum cleaners, brooms, general household cleaners, general household trash removal. Completing errands for the client. Medication cueing without administering. Informs the Long-Term Care Services Manager of any changes in the client's condition or home environment. Records activities and submits client-related and administrative paperwork on a timely basis, i.e., time sheets, errand sheets, or other documentation. Adheres to all policies and procedures including the infection control policy and client rights and responsibilities. Understands and maintains confidentiality. This job description is not meant to be exhaustive and may be modified as needed. Employees may be assigned other related duties to meet organizational needs. Qualifications