Caregiver - PCA
About The Position
Professional Case Management is hiring Personal Care Attendants (PCAs) in New Mexico to provide in-home healthcare services to people who have served the country. The role offers one-on-one patient relationships and the opportunity to support clients’ health, quality of life, and peace of mind. The listed schedule is Thursdays and Fridays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.; the posting also says caregivers can create a schedule that works for them. PCAs follow a plan of care prepared by a supervising Registered Nurse, provide non-skilled personal care and routine housekeeping, encourage client independence, and protect client confidentiality and dignity. They must follow emergency procedures and promptly report accidents, injuries, or significant changes in a client’s condition to the RN. The standard rate is $16.00–$18.50 per hour. Benefit packages include medical, dental, and vision benefits, as well as Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts; benefit eligibility details are available on the company’s Careers page.
Requirements
- Have the emotional and cognitive maturity to maintain a good working relationship with the client, the client’s family, and agency personnel.
- Be free from health problems that may be injurious to the client, self, or coworkers, and present the required documents to indicate this.
- Have a two-step TB skin test; reimbursement is available.
- Possess reliable transportation.
- Possess strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Nice To Haves
- High school diploma or GED.
- Neat, clean personal appearance.
- Licensed driver with automobile insurance in accordance with state and/or agency requirements and a vehicle in good repair.
Responsibilities
- Follow the plan of care prepared by the supervising Registered Nurse based on the client’s needs.
- Encourage clients to be as independent as possible while ensuring client confidentiality and dignity.
- Assist with non-skilled personal care, including bathing, skin care, hair care, nail care, mouth care, shaving, dressing, feeding, ambulation, exercise, transfers, positioning, medication reminding, respiratory care, homemaking, and respite care.
- Perform routine housekeeping tasks, including light housekeeping, meal preparation, dishwashing, bed making, laundry, attending medical appointments, and shopping.
- Follow emergency procedures and report accidents, injuries, or significant changes in the client’s condition to the RN as soon and as safely as possible.
- Promote personal safety and a safe environment for clients and coworkers.
- Maintain compliance with agency policies and procedures.
- Practice nursing with respect for individual, cultural, and spiritual differences.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision benefits, subject to benefit eligibility.
- Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts for pretax savings.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Education Level
No Education Listed
