What are the responsibilities and job description for the Personal Care Assistant position at The Helping Hand Personal Care Services?
Summary: Provides various personal care and related paraprofessional services in accordance with an established plan of care. Provides for the personal needs and comfort of patients in their homes.
Essential Functions
- The PCA/ CNA will provide services to assist functionally impaired persons to remain in their home by providing assistance with the following:
· Activities of daily living,
· Housekeeping,
· Laundry,
· Meal planning,
· Food preparation, and
· Other types of home management tasks to prevent the risk of institutionalization.
Requirements for PCA/CNA are as follows:
· At least 5 years of experience.
· High school diploma, General Educational Development (GED) Test, or must demonstrate the ability to read the written personal care assignment and write well enough to complete required forms and reports.
· Successful completion and passing a forty (40) hour Personal Care Curriculum Training Course or the equivalent, like a Certified Nursing Assistant.
· Certification in CPR and first aid.
· Valid Mississippi driver license and access to reliable transportation.
· Ability to function independently without constant supervision/observation.
· Physical ability to perform tasks required.
· Ability to recognize signs of abuse, neglect, and/or exploitation; ability to follow procedures required in the Vulnerable Adult Act.
· Knowledge of how to prevent burns, falls, and fires and knowledge of emergency numbers for contacting emergency personnel if required.
· Absence of communicable diseases as verified by a physician.
· Interest in, and empathy for, individuals who are ill, elderly, and/or disabled.
· Emotional maturity and ability to respond to individuals and situations in a responsible manner.
· Good communication and interpersonal skills and an ability to deal effectively, assertively and cooperatively with a variety of people.
· Absence of any criminal convictions related to violent crime and/or crime substantially related to the dependent population.
Pay: From $12.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
Application Question(s):
- Do you have CPR/First Aid certification?
- Are you CNA/PCA certified?
- Do you have a High School diploma or GED?
- Do you have a current federal background report?
- Do you have a valid Driver's License or State ID?
- Do you have at least 5 years of experience?
Shift availability:
- Day Shift (Preferred)
- Night Shift (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $12