What are the responsibilities and job description for the WEEKENDS ONLY- Personal Care Assistant position at CARING HANDS HOME HEALTH INC?
Description
When applying please LIST ALL of your previous PCA work experience. Applications without work experience will not be considered. If you do not have work experience and still want to apply- please choose apply for the PCA Training Class. Click here to apply for the PCA Training Class if you do not have any experience.
Why Caring Hands Home Health, Inc.? Our agency allows you the flexibility to work a schedule that accommodates the needs of your family and personal life. We are extremely team-oriented and the work you do caring for other people is beyond gratifying. Join a company that recognizes hard work and dedication. Caring Hands Home Health, Inc. is accepting applications for Personal Care Assistants and Certified Nursing Assistants.
A Personal Care Assistants (PCA) offers personal care services that are part of a client’s established plans of care. PCAs provide services that include helping clients:
- Maintain their personal hygiene by assisting them with bathing, dressing, grooming etc.
- Assisting with toileting and incontinence care
- Assisting with transfers from the bed to a chair, and other locations
- Prepare meals, for those who have difficulty preparing meals themselves
Besides providing personal care, a CNA/PCA helps with household chores. Having someone else take care of these duties gives clients the satisfaction of knowing that essential housekeeping chores will not be neglected. A CNA/PCA helps in this way by:
- Washing dishes
- Doing laundry
- Sweeping and vacuuming
- Dusting
- Making beds
- Preparing meals
- Grocery shopping
- Running errands when needed
Most importantly, CNA/ PCA's provide the companionship many clients need to maintain their self-worth and dignity. Family members may not be readily available to provide care or visit their loved one, especially if they are raising a family or do not live in the same area.
Personal Care Assistants CNA/PCA's, on the other hand, are there each day to:
- Accompany the client to medical appointments
- Help the client with exercising, as prescribed by a doctor
- Play games and help clients with their hobbies
- Help clients maintain a prescribed diet
- Read to clients
- Engage in meaningful conversations with clients
In some cases, PCAs are with older adults more than their clients’ family members. So, it stands to reason that concerned family members want to talk with PCAs to find out how their loved one is progressing. You essentially become apart of the family.
Requirements
Weekends are required!
Must have Flexible availability
Sympathetic to patient care
Ability to read, write, and carry out directions
Ability to lift a minimum of 25 pounds
Car preferred but not required!
Must have a smartphone and Email account
