In-Home Personal Care Aide

Primary Responsibilities

• Provides or assists clients with activities of daily living including:
• bathing in bed, tub or shower
• care of hair including shampoo, combing and brushing
• care of teeth and mouth including denture care
• nail care, filing only
• skin care including pericare and applying lotion
• transfer of patient from bed to chair and to wheelchair
• transfer of patients on and off bedpan, commode and toilet
• assists with ambulation including with cane, walker and crutches
• personal care dressing of client
• medication reminder
• Live-in and Sleep Over's:
• secures clients home for the night and provides reassurance by being present at the client's home during the nighttime hours
• (Washington and Oregon does not provide this service)
• Utilizes the E.V.V. (Electronic Visit Verification) program as applicable
• Assists with household tasks directly essential to client's personal care
• Accompanies clients to medical appointments or shopping if necessary and performs other essential errands
• Makes measurements and records oral, rectal, and auxiliary temperatures, pulse and respiration, and blood pressure when ordered within the training limitations of the aide
• Prepares meals as required based upon client's preferred diet
• May need to feed client if required
• Provides a clean and safe environment within the home including safe use of equipment such as side rails, oxygen, wheelchairs, Hoyer lifts, etc.
• Records and reports activities related to personal care responsibilities, as required
• Reports observations of the client's condition to the Branch Manager or Office Assistant
• Notifies the Branch Manager immediately if any incidents or accidents occur

Required Qualifications

• Current driver's license and vehicle insurance, access to a dependable vehicle
• NY State Personal Care Aide or Home Health Aide certification

State Specific Requirements

• NY: Must have completed a training program in home health aide services OR equivalent exam OR one full year experience in providing personal care services through a home care agency OR training program in personal care services

Preferred Qualifications

• Current CPR certification or ability to complete within 90 days of hire
• 6+ months of home care experience
• Ability to work flexible hours as required to meet identified clients' needs

Pay and Benefits

• Hourly pay for this role will range from $13.00 to $20.00 per hour based on full-time employment
• We offer a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements)