Home Health Aide/Personal Care Assistant

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 Shift
• Evening Shift
• Night Shift

Typical Schedule:

• Flexible
• Every Weekend
• Monday to Friday
• No Weekends
• Some Weekends
• Weekends 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, PRN

Compensation details: 13.5-20 Hourly Wage

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