Personal Care Attendant (PCA)

About the role

Primary functions: provide personal assistance and/or health-related services to patients/clients in their place of residence; provide a safe and clean environment; work cooperatively with the patient/client and family; and report observations and problems to the Supervisor.

Schedule & Pay

• Overnight shift: 9pm–5am, Monday–Friday
• Pay: $15/hr (Monday–Friday), $16/hr (Saturday–Sunday)
• Paid weekly

Qualifications

• Education: If under 18 years of age, must be either a high school graduate or enrolled in a vocational education program
• License: Must have current driver's license or reliable transportation to travel to assignments
• Experience: If at least 18 years of age, have proof of competency through education and/or experience or demonstrate competency to perform tasks as assigned. If under age 18, must successfully demonstrate competency to perform tasks assigned.
• Background Checks: Must agree to and pass a criminal history check and an Employee Misconduct Registry check
• Must be vaccinated

Skills

• Must be able to follow written and verbal instructions and be competent to perform tasks assigned by Supervisor
• Demonstrates interest in the welfare of those who are elderly and/or disabled
• Must successfully complete a Competency Evaluation Skills Checklist and pass a written Skills Test as required if performing G-Tube feedings

Working conditions

• Works in patient's/client's residence in various conditions
• Possible exposure to blood, body fluids and infectious diseases
• Must have the ability to work a flexible schedule and travel locally
• Some exposure to unpleasant weather

Physical and mental effort

• Prolonged standing and walking required
• Must have the ability to lift up to 50 pounds and move patients/clients
• Requires working under some stressful conditions to meet deadlines, to identify patient/client needs, to make quick decisions and to meet patient/client and family psychosocial needs
• Requires hand-eye coordination and manual dexterity
• Must have the ability to use durable medical equipment in the home

Essential functions

• Promote positive, supportive, and respectful communication to the patient/client and family and Agency personnel
• Provide an environment that promotes respect for the patient's/client's privacy and property
• Provide personal assistance or health-related tasks to patient/client according to the Individualized Service Plan
• Appropriately report changes to ensure continuity of care
• Practice accepted infection control principles
• Provide a clean, safe and comfortable environment
• Utilize skills necessary to perform services according to the Agency's policy
• Contribute to the management and efficient operation of the Agency and demonstrate effective time management skills
• Demonstrate commitment, professional growth and competency by attending required inservices
• Promote the Agency's philosophy and administrative policies to ensure quality of care

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