What are the responsibilities and job description for the Personal Care Assistant (PCA) / Home Health Aide (HHA) position at Always Compassionate Health - PCS?
Overview
WKDNEPCS
Must be willing to travel to either Wappingers Falls, Hopewell Junction and or Wingdale NY .
We are seeking a compassionate and dedicated Personal Care Assistant to provide essential support to patients in various healthcare settings. The ideal candidate will have a strong commitment to delivering high-quality care and assisting individuals in their daily activities, ensuring their comfort and well-being. This role is crucial in promoting patient independence while maintaining safety and dignity.
Duties
- Assist patients with personal hygiene tasks such as bathing, grooming, and dressing.
- Help with mobility and transportation within the facility, including transferring patients to and from beds or wheelchairs.
- Monitor patient vital signs and report any changes to the nursing staff.
- Provide companionship and emotional support to patients, fostering a positive environment.
- Assist with meal preparation and feeding as necessary, ensuring dietary restrictions are followed.
- Maintain cleanliness and organization of patient areas, including changing bed linens and tidying up personal spaces.
- Document patient care activities accurately in compliance with healthcare regulations.
Experience
Candidates should possess experience or familiarity with the following areas:
- Medical-surgical care within a healthcare setting.
- Exposure to a Level I or Level II Trauma Center environment.
- Experience in Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) or Hospital Medicine.
- Familiarity with Clinic operations or Operating Room (OR) protocols.
- Background in Emergency Medicine is a plus.
- Previous experience in a Teaching Hospital is desirable but not mandatory.
We encourage individuals who are passionate about providing exceptional care to apply for this rewarding position as a Personal Care Assistant.
HSTNEPCS
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: $18.10 - $20.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Medical Specialty:
- Home Health
Schedule:
- 10 hour shift
- 12 hour shift
- 4 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Evening shift
- Every weekend
- Monday to Friday
- Morning shift
- Night shift
- No weekends
- Overnight shift
- Rotating weekends
- Weekends as needed
- Weekends only
Ability to Commute:
- Neversink, NY 12765 (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $18 - $20