Personal Care Assistant (PCA) Laurel/Ellisville

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, ambulation, eating, dressing, shaving, preparing meals and snacks according to instructions.
• Performs patient-specific activities that are taught by a nurse, such as assisting with the change of ostomy appliances, reinforcing dressings, assisting with prescribed range of motion exercises, measuring and preparing special diets, taking vital signs, applying 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

• A 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.

Requirements

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