What are the responsibilities and job description for the PCA Personal Care Assistant position at Caregiver Support Network?
Job Summary
Caregiver Support Network Home Health and Hospice is looking for a part time caregiver in the South Salt Lake area. We cover 100% of medical insurance premiums for you and your family. Sign on bonus- $1,000 for working 32 hours per week paid after 3 months working. $500 for working 20 hours per week paid after 3 months working. We offer generous benefits, flexible schedules, and a great team oriented environment.
Putting patient care first has made Caregiver Support Network first in the State of Utah. Proudly serving all of Salt Lake, Davis, Weber, Morgan, Box Elder and Cache Counties in Utah.
At Caregiver Support Network, our name really means something. The agency was founded in April 2000 to provide private duty services and therapeutic activity for people with Alzheimer’s disease and other dementia, at the same time focusing on supporting and educating their family caregivers. Our carefully chosen specialty programs help our clients return home sooner, recover faster and remain as independent as possible.
Responsibilities & Duties
- Observe self-administration of medications by reminding client to take medications and opening containers
- Assist the client in personal grooming, oral care, dressing and toileting.
- Light housekeeping, prepare meals and assist the client with eating.
- When specifically approved by CSN, transport client to appointments as scheduled.
- Take and record oral temperatures.
- Administer emergency CPR / first aide; contacting physician or 911 if situation requires further care.
- Provide or arrange for social interaction and recreational/diversional activities
- Document observations and services provided in the individual patient record at the time of visit.
- Complete time log accurately, clearly, timely and provide appropriate communication to Care Manager, and other support specialists as needed, about client / family issues and response to services provided.
- Demonstrate competency in all areas as outlined in Performance Review.
- Communicate with Care Manager weekly on client’s status.
- Comply with and support of company policies and procedures.
Qualifications & Skills
- At least 18 years of age
- Maintain current CPR certification
- Able to read instructions of supervisor and write observations in client record
- Clearly communicate verbally and in writing
- Must have own transportation to appointments
- Must have compassionate attitude
- Attend at least 12 hours of in-service per year
- Attend First Aid Training
Benefits & Perks
- Medical / Dental / Vision insurance (Full-time employees)
- Paid Time Off
- Seven Paid holidays
- Generous 401(k) Matching
Salary
- CNA’s start at $18.00
- PCA's start at $17.00
- Additional $1 performance bonus
- Sign on bonus
- Mileage reimbursement $1.00/mile
Caregiver Support Network is an award winning company and we are looking for dynamic people who want to make a difference! Caregiver Support Network has received the Health Insight Quality Award every year since 2006. We are the only company in Utah to have that honor. Caregiver Support Network has won Best of State in Hospice, Health Care Services, Health Care Facility, Alternative Health Care and Nursing.
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $17.00 per hour
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $17.00 per hour
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: $17.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
- Weekends as needed
Work Location: In person
Salary : $17 - $1,000