Open Arms Home Care is currently looking for experienced HHA\PCA - a homecare aide is responsible for providing services to clients at home needing careand assistance during the day and/or night under the direction of Open ArmsHome Care policies, protocols and procedures.

*Specific Case: Location near Einstein Hospital. MUST speak Spanish. *

Essential Job Functions:

·Assists clients with personal hygiene, physicalcomfort, nutritional needs, and household activities to ensure a safe and cleanenvironment.

·Communicates effectively and efficiently with the client, family, and/orcaregiver regarding client's needs and the services provided.

·Utilizes techniques of positioning, body mechanics and body alignment.

·Understands rationale and principles related to maintenance of skin integrityand need for infection control.

· Ensures client's rights, including confidentiality of care.

·Conducts services in a caring, professional and ethical manner at all times.

·Assists with performance of procedures to ensure the physical well-being andcomfort of the client.

·Responds appropriately to emergencies.

·Participates with office schedulers and the Open Arms Home Care coordinator ina plan for client services and scheduled home visits.

· Submits legible, timely and accurate documentation for billing and payrollpurposes.

·Able to work independently including prioritizing schedule of visits withminimum supervision.

·Must be able to work weekend requirements and variable shifts as needed.

·Must be dependable and able to report to assignments on time.

·Communicates in a timely manner with office staff regarding delayed arrivals orabsences from assignments.

·Maintains a positive, respectful and professional attitude.

·Participates in process to maintain internal and external customersatisfaction.

·Performs all tasks according to policies regarding Infection Control andUniversal Precautions.

·Performs other duties as assigned.

Schedule:

Weekends Only

Saturday and Sunday from 9am-6pm

Qualifications And Requirements:

·Minimum age of 18 years required.

·Good verbal, written and reading skills in English.

· Be able to drive yourself to and from your assignments.

·Previous experience applicable to position

·Bilingual: English\Spanish a plus

Education:

·High School Diploma or equivalent