What are the responsibilities and job description for the Personal Care Aide (PCA)- Caregiver position at A-Plus Home Healthcare Solutions?
Hiring Personal Care Assistant ( 3-5 days a week, 13.5 hours)
- Provides in-home companionship, socialization, and housekeeping services.
- Take client's vitals as needed.
- Assists with meal planning, purchase of food, and food preparation.
- Assists clients to live in clean, safe environment:
- Assist with Personal errands per client and Agency requests.
- Documents care given and pertinent observations accurately as directed by the Care Plan/Nursing Supervisor.
- Knows and follows infection control policies including proper hand washing techniques.
- Maintains appropriate communication with the Nursing Supervisor (written and verbal) and with all members of the interdisciplinary team.
- Treats clients and families with respect. Maintains confidentiality.
- Accepts and fulfills assignments
- Participate in Agency Training as needed
Qualifications:
- Be eighteen (18) years of age.
- Demonstrate ability to read, write, and follow a written Plan of Care and document tasks performed.
- Be self-directed and work with minimal supervision.
- Demonstrate dependability, tact, patience, and the ability to follow instructions.
- Demonstrate good interpersonal communication skills.
- Have experience in cooking, cleaning, laundry, and shopping.
- First Aid and CPR Certification
- Able to pass a criminal background check and no history of abuse/neglect
- CNA/Med-Tech Preferred
Pay Rate is $15.50-$16.00
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $15.50 - $16.00 per hour
Expected hours: 13.5 per week
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
Application Question(s):
- Are you willing to undergo a criminal background check?
Experience:
- Personal Care Aid: 1 year (Preferred)
Ability to Relocate:
- Huntingtown, MD: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $16 - $16
