Position Overview
The Personal Care Assistant is responsible for assisting the patient with assigned tasks of direct patient care and daily living activities that improve quality of life by allowing our patients to remain in their home while adhering to confidentiality standards and professional boundaries at all times.
Compensation : $19-$20.50 / HR + $250 Bonus after completion of first shift
Essential Job Functions
- Perform, assist, evaluate and document medical care, such as :
o Basic first aid
o Taking weight and vital signs
o Catheter and bowel care, including I&O monitoring
o Range of motion exercises, exercises as assigned by a Physical Therapist, Occupational Therapist
o Ambulation, transfer and positioning with wheelchairs and other non-life support medical equipment and devices
o Prepare meals according to dietary and nutritional needs
o Care for patient’s special conditions and needs within scope of authorized tasks
Help patient maintain good personal hygiene, such as :o Assistance with bathing, toileting, grooming, shaving, skin and nail care, oral hygiene, dressing and eating
Assist with household management, such as :o General light housekeeping, laundry, and shopping specific to patient
o Accompanying the patient to medical appointment / providers
Thorough completion and coordination of all required documentation, such as :o Maintaining and completing the necessary patient / family and Company documentation records upon conclusion of each visit
o Observe and report significant changes in patient’s condition to Supervisor
Requirements
High school graduate, GED or equivalent of education and trainingRegistration or Certification as required by state law and regulationCurrent CPR certificationDemonstrated proficiency in clinical assessments, documentation and compliance with aide care and policies and proceduresAdditional state specific requirements :
Continuing Education as required by statePreferences
Pediatric and adult experience as appropriate for the patient.Other Skills / Abilities
Must be able to adhere to confidentiality standards and professional boundaries at all timesAbility to comfortably work in homes of families with limited resourcesStrong commitment to clinical excellenceAttention to detailTime ManagementGood communication skillsPhysical Requirements
Must be able to speak, write, read and understand EnglishMust be able to travel; company does not provide vehicles or transportationFrequent lifting, carrying, pushing, or pulling, up to 25 poundsOccasional lifting, carrying, pushing, or pulling up to 50 poundsProlonged walking, standing, bending, kneeling, reaching, twistingMust be able to sit and climb stairsMust have visual and hearing acuityMust have strong sense of smell and touchMust be able to sufficiently reposition patients and move equipment without assistanceMust have sufficient strength and manual dexterity to safely operate equipment, including grasping and manipulating small objects.Must be able to appropriately respond physically and mentally to emergency situations in the home or during transport. This may require physical strength, agility, and ability to function under stressful circumstances to evacuate a patient, to provide physical support to the suddenly weak or disabled patient, or to perform one-man CPR for a prolonged period.Must be able to wear a TB respirator and other personal protective equipment as needed.Environment
Must be able to function in a wide variety of environments which may involve exposure to allergens and other various conditionsPossible exposure to blood, bodily fluids and infectious diseasesOther Duties
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.Benefits of the Personal Care Assistant :
Health and Life InsurancePaid Time Off Available401(k) Savings Plan with Employer MatchingEasy access to state-of-the-art technology for electronic charting during point of care24 Hour, 7 Day a Week Team Support for direct clinical and scheduling assistanceHourly Pay & Weekly PaychecksFlexible Scheduling (8, 10, and 12-hour shifts; Day / Night / Weekends available)Potential for OvertimePaid Training & Continuous Professional DevelopmentEqual Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action : Aveanna provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Aveanna complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
