PCA/Caregiver

JOB DUTIES: 1. Provide assistance in accomplishing activities of daily living(ADLs) which include the following:  Dressing – Choosing appropriate clothing for the day, includes laying-out of clothing, actual applying and changing clothing, special appliances or wraps, transfers, mobility and positioning to complete this task.  Grooming – Personal hygiene, includes basic hair care, oral care(including care of dentures), nail care (except recipients who are diabetic or have poor circulation), shaving , applying cosmetics and deodorant, care of eyeglasses, contact lenses, hearing aids.  Bathing – Starting and finishing a bath or shower, transfers, mobility, positioning, using soap, rinsing, drying, inspecting skin and applying lotion.  Eating – Getting food into the body, transfers, mobility, positioning, hand washing, applying of orthotics needed for eating, feeding, preparing meals and grocery shopping.  Transfers – Moving from one seating/reclining area or position to another.  Mobility – Moving including assistance with ambulation, including use of a wheelchair. Mobility does not include providing transportation for a recipient.  Positioning – Including assistance with positioning or turning a recipient for necessary care and comfort.  Toileting – Bowel/bladder elimination and care, transfers, mobility, positioning, feminine hygiene, use of toileting equipment or supplies, cleansing the perineal area and inspecting skin and adjusting clothing.  Monitoring, assisting, offering direction and prompting activities that are integral to the cares listed above. 2. Provide assistance with health related procedures and tasks which includes:  Passive/active range of motion or other exercises to maintain the optimal level of functioning.  Respiratory Assistance: Application and maintenance of CPAP, BIPAP, respiratory vests, cough assist machines, and oxygen equipment  Applying and maintaining prosthetics and orthotics  Non-sterile catheter care  Cleaning medical equipment  Tube feedings  Interventions for seizure disorders as instructed by the supervising RN.  Special skin care  Assistance with self-administered medication including bringing medication to the recipient, and assistance with opening medication under the direction of the client or responsible party 3. Providing redirection and intervention for behaviors, including observation and monitoring and documenting 4. Provide assistance in completing instrumental activities of daily living (IADLs) which includes but is not limited to:  Meals- including planning and preparation, set-up, storing food, clean up and washing dishes  Light housekeeping- including sweeping, mopping, dusting, vacuuming  Laundry- including washing, drying, folding, and putting away laundry, changing linens, ironing clothes  Basic assistance with paying bills  Shopping for food, clothing and other essential items  Accompanying to appointments  Transportation- includes driving the client in client’s vehicle or accompanying on public transportation  Recreation including but not limited to in-home and community activities NOTE: IADLS are not a covered service for children under the age of 18 unless immediate attention is needed for health or hygiene reasons integral to the personal care services and the need is listed in the client’s Care Plan (must be approved by county assessor

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $10.00 - $13.00 per hour

Expected hours: 4 – 40 per week

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift

Work Location: In person

Salary : $10 - $13