What are the responsibilities and job description for the PCA/HHA position at The Sentinel of Amsterdam?
Home Health Aide or Personal Care Aide Overview: We are an Assisted Living Facility located in the heart of Amsterdam seeking caring individuals who are interested in joining our team.
Home Health Aide or Personal Care Aide Compensation and Schedule:
- Full time and Part Time Hours available /PT weekend position for days, nights and evenings
Home Health Aide or Personal Care Aide Responsibilities:
- Assists with personal care activities
- Meets safety needs of clients including safe use of equipment (side rails, step stools, wheelchairs, oxygen, etc.)
- Accurately documents services provided in accordance with agency policies and procedures on the day services are rendered.
- Participates in the supervisory process with other members of the health care team as required by NYS law.
- Performs other appropriate duties as assigned by the supervising nurse.
- Administration - Accurately documents services provided in accordance with agency policy on the day of service
- Communication - Immediately reports any changes in client’s condition or incidents to RN Supervisor.
- Establishes and maintains effective communication and a positive relationship with residents/families
- Maintains the integrity and confidentiality of residents and family information and client records.
- Customer Service - Adheres to agency dress code and observes personal hygiene practices when working.
- Demonstrates reliability and punctuality.