Personal Care Assistant, Per Diem

Why Work as a Patient Care Assistant at Dartmouth Health Home Care

• You really get to know your patients and become an integral part of their care team.
• You are provided broad independence but are also part of a cohesive patient-care team.
• You get to be an important part of the community where you live.
• You have a work/life balance that can match the flexibility you need.

Benefits

• Relocation Assistance Available (conditions apply)
• Relocation assistance
• Employee Referral Bonuses
• Clinical CEUs
• Online LinkedIn Learning

Locations

Upper Valley (Surrounding Area). Dartmouth Health Home Care covers more than 70 towns delivering superior nursing, rehabilitation, hospice, and personal care services with proven effectiveness, integrity, and compassion. Our only goal is to help the people in our communities. When you join Dartmouth Health Home Care, you'll become part of a dedicated team delivering outstanding home health and hospice services that enrich the lives of the people we serve.

About the Role

The Patient Care Assistant provides non-medical services, hands-on client contact including but not limited to homemaking, helping with activities of daily living such as meal plan preparation, grooming, toileting, eating, dressing, reminding clients to take medications, and transportation in order to support client independence and safety so they may remain in their home. Under the supervision of the Long-Term Care Services Manager, the PCA provides direct care to the client as outlined in the Plan of Care.

Responsibilities

• Preparing meals; grocery shopping, storage, general cooking, storing in containers, utilizing safe food handling standards.
• Cleaning living areas including kitchen, bathroom, bedroom and sitting areas; includes the possible use of vacuum cleaners, brooms, general household cleaners, general household trash removal.
• Completing errands for the client.
• Medication cueing without administering.
• Informs the Long-Term Care Services Manager of any changes in the client's condition or home environment.
• Records activities and submits client-related and administrative paperwork on a timely basis, i.e., time sheets, errand sheets, or other documentation.
• Adheres to all policies and procedures including the infection control policy and client rights and responsibilities.
• Understands and maintains confidentiality.
• This job description is not meant to be exhaustive and may be modified as needed. Employees may be assigned other related duties to meet organizational needs.

Required Qualifications

• High school graduate or equivalent
• Must be willing to learn to use iPhone and apps required by DHHC and the states of Vermont and New Hampshire.
• Valid driver's license with a clean driving record
• Current car insurance, which meets minimum standards
• BLS within 90 days of hire

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with personal care of the disabled and/or elderly preferred.
• Ability to use iPhone preferred.