What are the responsibilities and job description for the PCA/CNA position at Heart Harmony Home Health & Services?
Overview
Join our dedicated healthcare team as a PCA/CNA, where your compassionate care and attention to detail will make a meaningful difference in patients' lives. In this vital role, you will provide direct patient assistance, support clinical staff, and ensure a safe, comfortable environment for individuals across various care settings. Whether working in hospitals, long-term care facilities, or community-based programs, your expertise will help promote healing, independence, and dignity for those in your care. This paid position offers an exciting opportunity to grow your skills while making a positive impact every day. Schedule: Monday-Friday 5p-8p and; every other weekend 9a-2p.
Duties
- Assist patients with activities of daily living such as bathing, dressing, grooming, and mobility using equipment like Hoyer lifts and other assistive devices
- Monitor vital signs including blood pressure, pulse, respiration, and temperature; accurately document findings in electronic health records (EHR) systems such as Epic or Cerner
- Support medication administration under supervision, ensuring proper techniques and adherence to HIPAA regulations and safety protocols
- Provide specialized care for individuals with dementia, Alzheimer's disease, or memory care needs by implementing tailored routines and behavioral health strategies
- Help with medical procedures such as catheter care, phlebotomy preparation, and aseptic techniques in sterile environments like operating rooms or intensive care units
- Maintain infection control standards by practicing proper hand hygiene, using PPE (Personal Protective Equipment), and following protocols for infectious disease care and Level I Trauma Center procedures
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams in acute care settings including ICU, emergency medicine, pediatric units (PICU), or post-acute care environments to ensure seamless patient service
Skills
- Proven experience working in critical care environments such as ICU or Level II trauma centers; familiarity with emergency medicine procedures is highly valued
- Strong knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy, physiology, and medical documentation practices across EMR/EHR systems like eClinicalWorks or Cerner
- Demonstrated ability to perform patient service tasks including vital signs measurement, catheter care, medication administration, and basic life support (BLS) certification
- Experience caring for diverse populations including pediatrics, geriatrics, individuals with disabilities or behavioral health needs in settings like assisted living or nursing homes
- Skilled in using assistive devices such as Hoyer lifts and understanding aseptic techniques for infection prevention
- Ability to work effectively within hospital medicine environments—medical-surgical units, outpatient clinics or home & community care programs—while maintaining HIPAA compliance
- Excellent communication skills paired with physiology knowledge to educate patients and coordinate with healthcare teams effectively
Join us to provide compassionate patient-centered care that transforms lives. Your dedication will be supported by ongoing training opportunities and a collaborative work environment committed to excellence in healthcare delivery.
Pay: $13.00 - $14.00 per hour
Work Location: In person
Salary : $13 - $14