What are the responsibilities and job description for the Personal Care Assistant / Home Health Aide position at Always Compassionate Health - PCS?
*Overview* We are seeking compassionate individuals to join our team as Home Health Aides. As a Home Health Aide, you will play a crucial role in providing essential care and support to patients in their homes or healthcare facilities. *Duties* - Assist patients with activities of daily living such as bathing, grooming, and dressing - Provide companionship and emotional support to patients - Monitor and record vital signs - Help with light housekeeping tasks including laundering patient's clothes and linens - Assist with meal preparation and feeding - Follow care plans developed by healthcare professionals - Maintain accurate medical records *Skills* - Experience in hospice care, nursing homes, or home health settings is preferred - Knowledge of patient care techniques including vital signs monitoring - Familiarity with long-term care and memory care practices - Ability to provide compassionate care to patients in a home community setting - Proficiency in handling medical records accurately and confidentially
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: $17.55 - $20.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Referral program
Medical Specialty:
- Home Health
Ability to Commute:
- Ulster County, NY (Preferred)
Ability to Relocate:
- Ulster County, NY: Relocate before starting work (Preferred)
Willingness to travel:
- 25% (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $18 - $20