What are the responsibilities and job description for the Personal Care Assistant position at Serene Path Home Care?
Job Summary
The Personal Care Assistant (PCA) plays a vital role in providing compassionate and supportive care to patients in various healthcare settings, including hospitals, clinics, and long-term care facilities. This position is essential for assisting patients with daily living activities, ensuring their comfort and safety, and promoting their overall well-being. The PCA will work closely with healthcare professionals to deliver high-quality care tailored to the needs of each patient.
Responsibilities
- Assist patients with personal hygiene tasks such as bathing, grooming, and dressing.
- Support patients with mobility and transfers to ensure safety and comfort.
- Monitor and document patient vital signs and report any changes to nursing staff.
- Provide companionship and emotional support to enhance the patient's quality of life.
- Assist with meal preparation and feeding as needed.
- Ensure a clean and safe environment by maintaining hygiene standards in patient areas.
- Collaborate with healthcare team members to implement care plans effectively.
- Participate in training sessions to improve skills related to geriatrics, hospital medicine, emergency medicine, and more.
Skills
- Knowledge of Level I Trauma Center protocols and procedures.
- Experience in inpatient settings, particularly with geriatric populations.
- Familiarity with hospital medicine practices and emergency medicine protocols.
- Ability to work in various environments including clinics, teaching hospitals, ORs, and Level II Trauma Centers.
- Proficiency in medical-surgical care practices.
- Strong communication skills for effective interaction with patients, families, and healthcare teams.
- Compassionate demeanor with a commitment to providing high-quality patient care.
- Ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team while demonstrating flexibility in a fast-paced environment.
The Personal Care Assistant position is ideal for individuals who are dedicated to making a positive impact on the lives of others through attentive care and support.
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $12.00 - $15.00 per hour
Expected hours: 13 per week
Benefits:
- Flexible schedule
- Referral program
Medical Specialty:
- Home Health
Schedule:
- 4 hour shift
- Day shift
- Evening shift
- Every weekend
- Morning shift
- Weekends as needed
People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply
Work Location: In person
Salary : $12 - $15
