Personal Care Aide (PCA) ( Private)

Qualifications:

1. Individual must have successfully completed and provide evidence of formal training as a personal care assistant per state and federal law and regulation. Training program must meet minimum requirement of forty (40) hours.

Reports to:

Director of Nursing, Registered Nurse Duties:

The performance of all personal care activities contained in a written assignment by a licensed health professional employee or contractor of the home health agency and which include assisting the patient or client with personal hygiene including mouth and hair care, toileting, ambulation and exercise, eating, dressing, shaving, physical transfer, and other duties as assigned. Maintaining a clean, safe and healthy environment, which may include light cleaning and straightening of the bathroom, straightening the sleeping and living areas, washing the patient's or client's dishes or laundry, and such tasks to maintain cleanliness and safety for the patient. Assisting with the use of devices for aid to daily living such as a wheelchair or walker; Assisting with prescribed range of motion exercises; Measuring and preparing special diets; Keeping records of personal health care activities; Observing appearance and gross behavioral changes in the patient and reporting to the registered nurse; Assisting the patient with the self-administration of medication, as assigned by the RN. Abides by the agency's Code of Conduct.

Job Type:

Part-time- Full time Summary As a Personal Care Assistant (PCA), you will provide essential support to patients, ensuring their comfort and well-being in various healthcare settings. Reporting to the nursing staff, your core responsibilities will include assisting with daily living activities and maintaining patient hygiene. Join our dedicated team and make a meaningful impact on the lives of those you assist.

Job Types:

Full-time, Part-time Pay:

$20.00 per hour

Benefits:

Flexible schedule Referral program

Work Location:

In person