Home Health Aide/Personal Care Assistant - Philadelphia, United States - Open Arms Home Care

Description

Open Arms Home Care is currently looking for experienced HHA\PCA
- a home care aide is responsible for providing services to clients at home
needing care and assistance during the day and/or night under the direction of
Open Arms Home Care policies, protocols and procedures.*Shifts may vary, PRN shifts available currently. Full time and Part time shifts vary case by case.*Essential Job Functions:
Assists
clients with personal hygiene, physical comfort, nutritional needs, and
household activities to ensure a safe and clean environment.
Communicates
effectively and efficiently with the client, family, and/or caregiver
regarding client's needs and the services provided.
Utilizes
techniques of positioning, body mechanics and body alignment.
Understands
rationale and principles related to maintenance of skin integrity and need
for infection control.
Ensures
client's rights, including confidentiality of care.
Conducts
services in a caring, professional and ethical manner at all times.
Assists
with performance of procedures to ensure the physical well-being and
comfort of the client.
Responds
appropriately to emergencies.
Participates
with office schedulers and the Open Arms Home Care coordinator in a plan
for client services and scheduled home visits.
Submits
legible, timely and accurate documentation for billing and payroll
purposes.
Able
to work independently including prioritizing schedule of visits with
minimum supervision.
Must
be able to work weekend requirements and variable shifts as needed.
Must
be dependable and able to report to assignments on time.
Communicates
in a timely manner with office staff regarding delayed arrivals or
absences from assignments.
Maintains
a positive, respectful and professional attitude.
Participates
in process to maintain internal and external customer satisfaction.
Performs
all tasks according to policies regarding Infection Control and Universal
Precautions.
Performs
other duties as assigned.

Typical Shifts:
Day ShiftEvening ShiftNight Shift

Typical Schedule:
FlexibleEvery WeekendMonday to FridayNo WeekendsSome WeekendsWeekends Only

Qualifications And Requirements:
Minimum
age of 18 years required.
Good
verbal, written and reading skills in English.
Be
able to drive yourself to and from your assignments.
Previous
experience applicable to position


Bilingual:
English\Spanish a plus


Education:
High
School Diploma or equivalent

Job Types:
Full-time, Part-time, PRNCompensation details: Hourly WagePI3303b3bf3d9e