Personal Care Assistant; PCA Laurel​/Ellisville

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This position is for a Personal Care Assistant

Duties and Responsibilities:

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. Performs personal care activities that assist the patient with activities of daily living which include (but are not limited to):
Personal hygiene (assisting to bathroom or in using bedpan, bathing, care of mouth, skin and hair). Ambulation. Eating. Dressing. Shaving. Prepares meals and snacks according to instructions. Performs patient-specific activities that are taught by a nurse. These could include (but are not limited to):
Assisting with the change of ostomy appliances. Reinforcement of dressings. Assisting with prescribed range of motion exercises. Measuring and preparing special diets. Taking vital signs. Application of an external catheter. Performs homemaking activities which include (but are not limited to): vacuuming, dusting, sweeping or mopping floors, doing dishes, changing bed linens, doing laundry and cleaning bathrooms.

Education and Experience:

High school graduate or G.E.D certificate preferred. Six months experience as a Personal Care Assistant in healthcare (in homes or facilities). Successful completion of a state-approved Nurse Aide or Personal Care Assistant course. Current CPR certificate is recommended. Ability to read, write, speak and understand English as needed for the job. Possess a valid driver's license and have use of an insured automobile.

Rewarding reasons to work with Right at Home:
Competitive wages based on experience and skills. Performance and skill-based pay increases. Paid on call opportunities (evenings and weekends). Flexible shifts. Paid Weekly. Direct Deposit. No hassle shift reporting by phone. Online schedules accessible from anywhere 24/7. Input on Client Care Plans. On the job training and case-specific training. Professional and Career Development Training. Opportunities for Advancement. Longevity Recognition. Weekly Kudos Awards.

Caregiver of the Month/Year Awards. Referral Bonuses

This position requires 30-40 hours of basic care training.

• Seniority level
  
  Entry level

• Employment type
  
  Part-time

• Job function
  
  Health Care Provider
• Industries Government Administration

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