What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medical PCA position at Right at Home?
We believe that our Home Health Aides (HHA) and/or Personal Care Assistants (PCA) are the heart of our business. It is hard to put a price on helping others, but we know how important you are and value the impact you would make day in and day out for our clients.
Pay may vary by location, level of training, and type of shift. We offer:
- Flexible schedules (Shifts can be arranged to fit your schedule)
- Medical benefits, including vision and dental (Medical benefits availability is determined by individual franchises)
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Weekly pay
- Work close to home (Serve seniors in your own community)
- Ongoing PAID training and development
- Your local office may offer you a variety of initial and ongoing career training opportunities to help you grow your skills. A "library" of senior care reference materials and resources in the office and online
- On-the-job training for unique client situations
- Paid travel time in between clients and paid mileage
In this role, we stand prepared to equip you with the right personal protective equipment (PPE) and assist as you care for our vulnerable population of seniors and adults with disabilities.
The good news is that your training will teach you everything you need to know to succeed on the job. Integrity is one of your core values, as you do not ethically cut corners. You don't mind getting a little dirty ... this could include (but is not limited to) assisting the patient with activities of daily living such as providing assistance with personal hygiene (toileting, bathing, care of mouth, skin, and hair), ambulation, eating, dressing, shaving, light housekeeping, and other household chores.
You don't have to be a gourmet chef, but you can prepare a good meal and work your way around a kitchen.
The responsibilities of a Home Health Aide include:
- Application of an external (condom-type) catheter
- Assisting with application of arm sling, arm splint, or leg splint
To be eligible for this role, you should have:
- Six months experience as a Home Health Aide (HHA) and/or Personal Care Assistant (PCA) in healthcare (in homes or facilities)
- Successful completion of a State-approved Nurse Aide or Home Health Aide (HHA) and/or Personal Care Assistant (PCA) course
- The Home Health Aide shall have successfully completed a Competency Evaluation that meets the State licensing law for home health agencies
- A sympathetic attitude toward the care of the sick and ability to deal effectively with the demands of the job
- Meets the requirements for employees providing direct patient care
- Read, write, speak, and understand English as needed for the job
"It's wonderful to work for a company that treats their employees with the same care and respect they want us to provide to clients."
If you have any questions or issues, there is always someone available to help you. If you need assistance with this application or hiring process to accommodate a disability, you may request an accommodation at any time by contacting us. These responsibilities are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities.
