What are the responsibilities and job description for the Personal Care Assistant Role Description position at CareConnect?
Job Description
As a Home Health Aide with CareConnect, you will play a vital role in providing exceptional care to patients in their homes. Your responsibilities will include:
Key Responsibilities
- Providing personal care services to patients, including bathing, dressing, and grooming.
- Assisting with mobility and transfers to prevent falls and injuries.
- Administering medications as directed by healthcare professionals.
- Monitoring vital signs and reporting any changes or concerns to the appropriate medical personnel.
- Offering emotional support and companionship to patients and their families.
Requirements
- Certified Personal Care Assistant (PCA) or Certified Home Health Aide (HHA) certification.
- Understanding of HIPAA regulations and the importance of patient confidentiality.
- Ability to cook simple meals and perform light housekeeping duties as needed.
- Satisfactory completion of New York State Health Department-approved HHA Training Program or equivalency.
- Demonstrated adequate literacy and simple arithmetic skills.
- Must be at least 18 years old.
