What are the responsibilities and job description for the Personal Care Assistant - PCA position at CNSCares?
Description
Personal Care Assistant - PCA
FT & PT Hours May Be Available
Day & Night Shift Needed
This position provides personal care and related services to patient in the home.
Come work for CNS Cares and make a difference! As a direct care professional in home healthcare, you will get the opportunity to provide compassionate care to individuals in their home and give back to the heroes who gave so much to our nation. CNS Cares provides unparalleled home health care to the American Workforce including Veterans of the United States Armed Services, Workers Compensation Claims, and former energy workers who want to remain independent and live in their own homes.
We have full-time and part-time shifts available.
CNS employees work in the privacy of each patient’s home allowing you more time one-on-one to get to know your patient and provide quality care. This support also empowers the patient to remain as independent and comfortable as possible at home.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following.
· Employee must have regular attendance/punctuality
· be able to work with others at all levels of the Company
· have exceptional customer service, and be completely honest. Other assigned duties include:
· Follows the Plan of Care to provide safe, competent care/services to the patient.
· Help the patient maintain good personal hygiene and assists in maintaining a healthy, safe environment
· Plan and prepare nutritious meals.
· Assist the patient with ambulation as detailed by Patient Care Plan.
· Encourage the patient's independence but not exceed their capabilities outlined out in the Patient's Care Plan.
· Performs routine housekeeping tasks.
· Other duties as assigned.
Requirements
Education/Training
- High School graduate or equivalent.
Licensure/Certification
- Valid Driver’s License
- Hands On CPR/First Aide Certification
Clearances The following background checks are conducted:
- Criminal background • Drug Screening
- Driving Record • OIG Exclusion List
- Sex Offender Registry
