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Personal Care Attendant/Caregiver
Altra Homecare Group
Indianapolis, IN 46250
Job Details
Full/ Part time/ Per Diem
Description:
Personal Care Attendant will perform homecare duties. These duties require personal care services necessary to meet the patient’s needs. PCA responsibilities will include, but are not limited to…
Job Duties and Responsibilities:
- Providing medication reminders
- Assisting with patient’s laundry as needed
- Meeting safety needs of patients
- Reporting significant changes in the patient’s condition to their direct supervisor
- Preparing light meals and assisting in feeding patient if necessary
- Companion services such as reading and writing letters
- Maintaining documentation and care procedures
- Adhering to privacy policies and infection control protocols
- Bathing assistance
- Light housekeeping
Requirements:
- 18 years of age (or older)
- Valid Driver’s License
- Proof of Auto Insurance
- 1 year of relevant work experience (preferred)
- Ability to read, follow written instructions and document care provided
- Current CPR certification
- Meets the training requirements in accordance with State and Federal laws
- Must pass PCA competency and skills test
- Must pass criminal background check
- Must comply with all local, state, federal, and company policies
Benefits:
Altra Homecare Group sees our employees as our strongest resource. As a full time Altra employee, you are eligible for:
- Health insuranceAbout us:
Altra Homecare Group is fully invested in a collaborative approach to provide care that meets every client’s individual needs. We are a community based, personal service agency. Our team is relentless in our approach to coordinate care. By taking our relationship based - patient first approach, we aim to meet the needs of every patient from the comfort of their home.
Full Time
$27k-33k (estimate)
03/02/2023
04/30/2024
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