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Personal Care Assistant (PCA) - The Caring Company
Personal Care Assistant (PCA) - The Caring CompanyCareConnect • Venango, PA, US
Personal Care Assistant (PCA) - The Caring Company

Personal Care Assistant (PCA) - The Caring Company

CareConnect • Venango, PA, US
30+ days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
  • Part-time
Job description

Job Description

Job Description

We're looking flexible (part time, full time or Flexible schedule) Personal Care Assistants in Venango County , PA (see above) to be at the heart of our client's care. As a home health aide with The caring Company you will provide exceptional care that our clients rely on to stay safe at home.

Duties :

  • Provide general attention to Patient's non-medical needs in accordance with a Plan of Care
  • Provides companionship for patients including talking and listening, reading aloud, providing social and emotional support
  • Promote the Patient's mental alertness through involvement in activities of interest
  • Provides emotional support and promotes a sense of well-being
  • Provide for a clean, safe, and healthy environment for patients and family members
  • Provides light housekeeping tasks including laundering of patient's garments and linens
  • Prepare and serve meals as directed and ensure dishes are washed and kitchens is clean after each meal
  • Assists Patient in completing necessary phone calls, letter writing, etc.
  • Accompanies Patient on walks, community trips, doctor's office, bank, beauty salons, etc.
  • Reminds patient to take self-administered medications.
  • Observes and reports any changes in the patient's mental, physical, emotional condition, or home situation to immediate supervisor in a timely manner.

QUALIFICATIONS :

  • Minimum of ninth education; high school diploma or GED preferred.
  • Must demonstrate satisfactory completions of any stated mandated training.
  • Applicant must be bondable and meet or exceed minimum qualifications for each of the following background checks : criminal background investigation, professional reference checks and give permission to submit to random drug testing.
  • Must satisfactorily complete the following :
  • Complete and pass CCHC's Competency Training Test the following subject areas :
  • Confidentiality
  • Patient control and the independent living philosophy.
  • Instrumental activities of daily living.
  • Recognizing changes in the Patient that need to be addressed.
  • Basic infection control.
  • Universal precautions.
  • Handling of emergencies.
  • Documentation.
  • Recognizing and reporting abuse or neglect.
  • Dealing with difficult behaviors.
  • Ambulation
  • Bathing
  • Skin Care
  • Shaving
  • Mouth Care
  • Dressing
  • Hair Care

    • Hiring Locations :

  • CrawfordCounty
  • Arie County
  • Mercer County
  • Venango County

    • If you are a compassionate individual who is dedicated to providing high-quality care to patients in their homes, we would love to hear from you. Join our team of dedicated home health aides and make a difference in the lives of those in need.

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