Patient Care Assistant - PCA
Avenues Home Care, formerly Sentinel Homecare · Rossville, GA · 2 wk ago
HealthcareInternship
Primary Responsibilities
- Assist the client with Activities of Daily Living (ADLs) as specified in the client’s plan of care.
- May include but are not limited to: bathing, dressing, grooming, other personal hygiene, toileting, transferring, eating and continence care.
- Assist with medication assistance, housekeeping services, laundry, meal preparation, feeding, shopping, transportation to and from appointments and companionship.
- Perform other household tasks as specified in the client’s plan of care.
- Report daily activity to your supervisor through the agency management system and daily activity logs.
- Communicate with supervisor via phone calls, emails, agency app, face to face, etc.
Shifts Offered
- Full Time
- Part Time
- 8 Hour Shifts
- 10 Hour Shifts
- 12 Hour Shifts
- PRN
- Short Shifts
Benefits Offered
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Paid Mileage
- Flexible Schedules
- Work/Life Balance
- Overtime Pay
- PPE Provided
- Holiday Pay
- Referral Bonuses
- Mentorship Program Available
- Additional pay for "White Glove Services"
Required Knowledge
- Good communication skills.
- Ability to follow verbal and written assignments.
- Demonstrate proficiency with Homecare Company Management System--ClearCare.
Required Skills
- Maintain an established work schedule.
- Effective interpersonal and communications skills including tact and diplomacy.
- Effective organizational and planning skills with attention to detail and follow through.
- Establish and maintain effective working relationships.
- Maintain confidentiality of work-related information and materials.
- Maintain “Fit for Duty” physical condition, a valid driver’s license, automobile insurance.
- Must possess required skills and be able to explain and demonstrate, with or without reasonable accommodations, that the essential functions of the job can be performed.
Equipment Used
- Telephone and/or Smartphone or Tablet
- Personal Protective Equipment
Safety Expectations
- Work safely and follow safety rules.
- Report unsafe working conditions and behavior.