Caregiver-PCA

Benefit Home Health Care • Colorado Springs, CO

5d

About The Position

The Personal Care Attendant (Caregiver) focuses on client satisfaction and safety, as well as their own safety while providing care. The role calls for sensitivity to others’ needs, professionalism, a positive attitude, and comfort caring for clients in private homes or other settings. Caregivers are expected to arrive on time for scheduled shifts unless specific circumstances arise. The stated pay range is $18.00 to $22.00 per hour. CNA or MA credentials are a plus but are not mandatory; scheduled CNA hours receive a higher hourly wage.

Benefit Home Healthcare is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The Pennant Group, Inc. is described as a holding company of independent operating subsidiaries providing healthcare services through home health and hospice agencies and senior living communities across the United States. Each subsidiary operates independently with its own management, employees, and assets.

Requirements

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Must be able to provide services according to the client’s care plan.
• Excellent customer service and listening skills.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, including the ability to communicate effectively with the client and office staff.
• Ability to read and write clear English.
• Ability to perform basic mathematics.

Nice To Haves

• CNA or MA credentials are a plus but are not mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Provide client care according to the client’s care plan.
• Maintain skin care.
• Assist with range-of-motion and muscle-strengthening exercises to maintain the client’s optimal level of functioning.
• Assist with toileting, bathing, grooming, and other personal hygiene needs.
• Turn and position the client.
• Monitor and report changes in the client’s status to the Client Care Coordinator(s).
• Clock in and out according to the directions and procedures assigned by the Client Care Coordinator(s).
• Assist the client with dressing and undressing.
• Arrange and manage medications to be taken as directed by a doctor.
• Monitor for signs of ailments and communicate concerns to the office.
• Maintain a hygienic environment.
• Perform other job-related tasks as requested.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed