Caregiver

Job Title: Personal Care Aide/Caregiver

Job Status: Hourly

Job Salary: Depending on experience

 

Supervision

 All Personal Care Aides/Caregivers are supervised by the Client Care Supervisors.  In the absence of the Client Care Supervisor the PCA will report directly to the Administrator.  The Client Care Supervisor will be LPN, CMA and will be supervised by an RN for any cases that require special nursing task such as those task that require nurse delegation.

 

Job Summary

The PCA is responsible for providing various client related services to meet the personal care needs and to promote comfort and independence to acutely ill and/or chronically ill patients in their homes.  This care will range from assisting with the activities of daily living to companionship and homemaking services.  This will be one on one care to one person or a couple, depending on the situation

 

Job Duties and Responsibilities (Include but not limited to)

*         Successfully complete the PCA and medication administration training and be able to complete a return demonstration of the skills required.

*         Ability to relate to and communicate with the client and the clients family or personal representative in a professional manner

*         Ability to function in any home situation regardless of race, creed, color, sex, disability, or financial condition of the client

*         Must possess the disposition and personality to work harmoniously with a wide range of people and all levels of staff

*         Must possess the ability to communicate to the supervisory staff and the other health care providers that you may come in contact with, such as the client doctor, dentist, home health and hospice nurses.

*         Ability to work flexible hours

*         Ability to adapt to various work situations and adapt to change quickly

*         Absolute integrity and honesty in all situations

*         Must be able to demonstrate good judgment in handling professional and confidential information and assignments

*         Must be a team player and be able to work well with other caregivers as well as the supervising staff

*         Must be able to lift 20 lbs.

*         Must be able to sit, stand, bend, squat

*         Must be at least 18 years old

*         Speak, read and write in English