Pca Personal Care Assistant - Glenarden, United States - Elite Home Care Solutions

Description

PCA

JOB SUMMARY:

An individual who has completed personal care training and is competent to perform assigned functions of personal care to the client in their residence.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must have at least 3 months personal care experience.
• Have a sympathetic attitude toward the care of the sick and elderly.
• Ability to carry out directions, read and write.
• Maturity and ability to deal effectively with the demands of the job.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assist clients with personal hygiene, including shower, tub or bed baths, oral care, hair and skin care.
• Assist clients in the use of toilet facilities, including bed pans.
• Assist clients in and out of bed, excluding the use of mechanical lifting equipment unless trained and documented as competent.
• Assist clients with walking, including the use of walkers and wheelchairs, when applicable.
• Assist clients with self-administration of medications.
• Meal preparation and feeding, when required.
• Assist with prescribed exercises when the client and the aide have been instructed by the appropriate health professional.
• Record and report changes in the client's physical condition, behavior or appearance to supervisor or Case Coordinator.
• Documenting services delivered in accordance with Elite Home Care Solutions policies and procedures.

LIFTING REQUIREMENTS:


Ability to perform the following tasks if necessary:

• Ability to participate in physical activity.
• Ability to work for extended period of time while standing and being involved in physical activity.
• Heavy lifting.
• Ability to do extensive bending, lifting and standing on a regular basis.

I have read the above job description and fully understand the conditions set forth therein, and if employed as a Personal Care Assistant, I will perform these duties to the best of my knowledge and ability
- _____________________ ____________

Signature Date


Job Types:
Full-time, Part-time


Pay:
$ $16.00 per hour

Expected hours: 30 per week


Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• Overnight shift
• Weekends as needed

Application Question(s):

• Do you have an updated Annual Physical Exam within a year?
• Do you have an updated TB Skin test or Chest Xray within a year?
• How soon can you start?

Experience:

• Caregiving: 3 years (preferred)

License/Certification:

• CPR Certification (preferred)

Work Location:
In person