What are the responsibilities and job description for the Personal Care Attendant position at Right at Home Austin West?
Overnight shift available to start immmediately! Hours are from 9pm- 5am. M- F $15hr and Sat- Sun $16hr PAID WEEKLY! MUST BE VACCINATED!
Job Summary:
Primary functions: provide personal assistance and/or health-related services to patients/clients in their place of residence; provide a safe and clean environment; work cooperatively with the patient/client and family; and report observations and problems to the Supervisor.
Job Qualifications:
Education: If under 18 years of age, must be either a high school graduate or enrolled in a vocational education program
License: Must have current drivers license or reliable transportation to travel to assignments Experience: If at least 18 years of age, have proof of competency through education and/or experience or
demonstrate competency to perform tasks as assigned. If under age 18, must successfully demonstrate competency to perform tasks assigned.
Skills: Must be able to follow written and verbal instructions and be competent to perform tasks assigned by Supervisor Demonstrates interest in the welfare of those who are elderly and/or disabled. Must successfully complete a Competency Evaluation Skills Checklist and pass a written Skills Test as required if performing G-Tube feedings.
Background Checks: Must agree to and pass a criminal history check and an Employee Misconduct Registry check.
Environmental and Working Conditions:
Works in patient’s/client’s residence in various conditions; possible exposure to blood, body fluids and infectious diseases; must have the ability to work a flexible schedule and travel locally; some exposure to unpleasant weather.
Physical and Mental Effort:
Prolonged standing and walking required. Must have the ability to lift up to 50 pounds and move patients/clients. Requires working under some stressful conditions to meet deadlines, to identify patient/client needs, to make quick decisions and to meet patient/client and family psychosocial needs. Requires hand-eye coordination and manual dexterity. Must have the ability to use durable medical equipment in the home.
Essential Functions:
Job Summary:
Primary functions: provide personal assistance and/or health-related services to patients/clients in their place of residence; provide a safe and clean environment; work cooperatively with the patient/client and family; and report observations and problems to the Supervisor.
Job Qualifications:
Education: If under 18 years of age, must be either a high school graduate or enrolled in a vocational education program
License: Must have current drivers license or reliable transportation to travel to assignments Experience: If at least 18 years of age, have proof of competency through education and/or experience or
demonstrate competency to perform tasks as assigned. If under age 18, must successfully demonstrate competency to perform tasks assigned.
Skills: Must be able to follow written and verbal instructions and be competent to perform tasks assigned by Supervisor Demonstrates interest in the welfare of those who are elderly and/or disabled. Must successfully complete a Competency Evaluation Skills Checklist and pass a written Skills Test as required if performing G-Tube feedings.
Background Checks: Must agree to and pass a criminal history check and an Employee Misconduct Registry check.
Environmental and Working Conditions:
Works in patient’s/client’s residence in various conditions; possible exposure to blood, body fluids and infectious diseases; must have the ability to work a flexible schedule and travel locally; some exposure to unpleasant weather.
Physical and Mental Effort:
Prolonged standing and walking required. Must have the ability to lift up to 50 pounds and move patients/clients. Requires working under some stressful conditions to meet deadlines, to identify patient/client needs, to make quick decisions and to meet patient/client and family psychosocial needs. Requires hand-eye coordination and manual dexterity. Must have the ability to use durable medical equipment in the home.
Essential Functions:
- Promote positive, supportive, and respectful communication to the patient/client and family and Agency personnel
- Provide an environment that promotes respect for the patient’s/client’s privacy and property
- Provide personal assistance or health-related tasks to patient/client according to the Individualized Service Plan
- Appropriately report changes to ensure continuity of care
- Practice accepted infection control principles
- Provide a clean, safe and comfortable environment
- Utilize skills necessary to perform services according to the Agency’s policy
- Contribute to the management and efficient operation of the Agency and demonstrate effective time management skills
- Demonstrate commitment, professional growth and competency by attending required inservices
- Promote the Agency’s philosophy and administrative policies to ensure quality of care
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