Personal Care Assistant- Carthage MS Service Area

Summary: Provides various personal care and related paraprofessional services in accordance with an established plan of care. Provides for the personal needs and comfort of patients in their homes.

Essential Functions

• The PCA/ CNA will provide services to assist functionally impaired persons to remain in their home by providing assistance with the following:

· Activities of daily living,

· Housekeeping,

· Laundry,

· Meal planning,

· Food preparation, and

· Other types of home management tasks to prevent the risk of institutionalization.

Requirements for PCA/CNA are as follows:

· Twenty-one (21) years of age or older.

· High school diploma, General Educational Development (GED) Test, or must demonstrate the ability to read the written personal care assignment and write well enough to complete required forms and reports.

· Successful completion and passing a forty (40) hour Personal Care Curriculum Training Course or the equivalent, like a Certified Nursing Assistant.

· Certification in CPR and first aid.

· Valid Mississippi driver license and access to reliable transportation.

· Ability to function independently without constant supervision/observation.

· Physical ability to perform tasks required.

· Ability to recognize signs of abuse, neglect, and/or exploitation; ability to follow procedures required in the Vulnerable Adult Act.

· Knowledge of how to prevent burns, falls, and fires and knowledge of emergency numbers for contacting emergency personnel if required.

· Absence of communicable diseases as verified by a physician.

· Interest in, and empathy for, individuals who are ill, elderly, and/or disabled.

· Emotional maturity and ability to respond to individuals and situations in a responsible manner.

· Good communication and interpersonal skills and an ability to deal effectively, assertively and cooperatively with a variety of people.

· Absence of any criminal convictions related to violent crime and/or crime substantially related to the dependent population.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: From $11.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Life insurance

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Work Location: In person

Salary : $11