What are the responsibilities and job description for the PCA Personal Care Assistant position at Home Health Aide?
Job Overview
We are seeking a dedicated Personal Care Assistant to care for our loved one in a home setting. The ideal candidate will provide essential support to client in-home and community settings, ensuring her comfort and well-being.
Duties
1. Help Client with daily tasks
· Bathing
· Dressing
· Feeding
· Administer Medications
· Diaper Changing
· Repositioning
· Collaborate with other service providers (speech therapist, occupational therapist, physical therapist)
2. Keep Client Safe
· Make sure client’s environment is safe (PICA disorder)
· Fall-Risk
· Seizure Precautions
· Aspiration Risk
3. Monitor Client’s Condition
· Monitor client’s health status
· Vital Signs
· Medications
· Report changes in condition, behavior, or appearance to client’s family.
· Solve Routine problems
4. Provide Companionship
· Communication Assistance
· Engage with client (talk to her)
· Watch television & movies
· Go for community outings (walks, shopping, movies)
- Aid in mobility assistance and transferring patient as needed
- Perform light housekeeping tasks for patient comfort
Experience
- Previous experience in a healthcare setting, such as a hospital, clinic, or medical-surgical environment, is preferred
- Familiarity with providing care in different settings like outpatient, inpatient facilities, or home
- Knowledge of basic medical terminology and procedures is a plus
- Experience working with individuals requiring specialized care like those with developmental disabilities.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: $18.00 - $25.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
Education:
- Associate (Preferred)
Experience:
- Home care: 1 year (Preferred)
Shift availability:
- Day Shift (Preferred)
- Night Shift (Preferred)
- Overnight Shift (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $18 - $25