Personal Care Assistant; PCA; Bristol English Speaking Car

Reports To:
CARE COORDINATING

Position Summary:

We are looking for hourly caregivers for Bristol, Full-time/Part-time. Bilingual . Vehicle with valid Driver's License and auto insurance is strongly preferred. Must be dependable and reliable. Apply today work tomorrow.

Provides personal care and homemaker/companion services under the direction of the Care Coordinator/Care Coordinating Supervisor.

The Person al care attendant is assigned to specific clients by Care Coordinator and performs services for clients as necessary to maintain their personal comfort.

Qualifications:

• Be at least eighteen (18) years of age.

• Minimum of six (6) months work experience in a supervised setting, preferably health care facility.

• Experience providing care to elderly or disabled persons in the home setting.

• Demonstrated ability to read, write, and follow a written Plan of Care.

• Good verbal, written, and interpersonal skills.

• Reliable means of transportation to/from all assignments.

• Valid driver’s license, registration, and insurance.

Essential Functions:

• Performs household services essential to health care at home, including but not limited to:

a. Meal preparation/feeding

b. Laundry

c. Light housekeeping

d. Remind patients to take medications that are ordinarily self-administered under the direction and supervision of patient and/or family members

• Performs personal care activities, including but not limited to:

a. Bathing

b. Shampooing

c. Skin care/nail care

d. Oral hygiene

e. Shaving

f. Dressing

• Performs routine housekeeping duties including but not limited to:

  • Laundry

  • Changing of bed linens

  • Vacuuming/dusting

  • Grocery shopping, errands

  • Accompanies patient to scheduled appointments and social activities

• Reports any observed or reported changes in the client's condition and/or needs to the Care Coordinator.

• Documents care provided and completes the forms required for the client's records. Completes the appropriate records to document care given and pertinent observations.

• Promotes personal safety and a safe environment for clients by observing infection control practices, following Agency guidelines, and reporting unsafe situations to the Care Coordinator.

• Demonstrates safe practice in the use of equipment. Does not use equipment until orientation about its operation has been provided. Notifies supervisor of educational needs.

• Communicates effectively with all members of the agency staff through verbal reports, participation in staff meetings, and team conferences, as requested.

• Maintains confidentiality in all aspects of the job.

• Successfully completes annual skills competency validation.

• Attends in-service programs to meet compliance requirements.

Physical/Environmental Demands:

• Lift/push/pull 50-75 lbs on a frequent basis.

• Frequent stooping, twisting, turning, and bending.

• Elevated risk of exposure to infectious processes.

• Use of transfer and other household equipment.