Certified PCA

Description

Angels In Your Home is actively seeking Certified Personal Care Aids who are caring and dedicated to providing quality home care to our patients. Join our family run, locally based agency and growing team of compassionate, ambitious caregivers and support your community!

The Personal Care Assistant (PCA) is responsible for personal care and assisting with activities of daily living with clients in their homes. All employees must be committed to the concepts, philosophy, and mission of Angels In Your Home and possess the desire to assist individuals to maximize their independence and reach their fullest potential in their personal residence.

Requirements

• Provide general attention to the non-medical needs of the client(s) following an established Service Plan/Care Plan. This may include personal hygiene, toileting, bathing, oral care, hair, and/or skincare
• Assist client(s) in and out of bed, excluding the use of mechanical lifting equipment unless trained and documented as competent
• Assist client(s) with walking, including the use of walkers and wheelchairs, when applicable
• Provide meal planning, preparation, and feeding as required
• Provide medication reminders
• Remind clients to complete prescribed exercises when instructed by the appropriate health care professional
• Remain in client vicinity at all times during shift and report any unusual incidents and act quickly in cases of emergency
• Utilize the HHA Exchange time management system for Clock-in and Clock-out procedures when reporting for work and when clocking out from work
• Document services delivered in accordance with Angels In Your Homes policies and procedures
• Record and report changes in the client’s physical condition, behavior, or appearance to the supervisor
• Report any unusual incidents and act quickly in cases of emergency
• Adhere to HIPAA regulations
• Provide general companion care services, and homemaker services
• Participate as requested in the quality assurance reviews and evaluations of Angels In Your Homes services
• Stay current with changing technology, including software programs
• Uphold, support, and promote all company policies and procedures