Caregiver - PCA

Professional Case Management • Los Alamos, NM

1d • $16 - $19 • Onsite

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 work with clients in their homes, with a focus on supporting their health, quality of life, independence, confidentiality, and dignity. PCAs follow a plan of care prepared by a supervising Registered Nurse and may assist with non-skilled personal care and routine household tasks. The schedule is chosen by the caregiver.

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 or obtain a two-step TB skin test; reimbursement may be available.
• Possess reliable transportation.
• Possess strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Practice nursing with respect for individual, cultural, and spiritual differences.

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 reminders, respiratory care, homemaking, and respite care.
• Perform routine housekeeping tasks, including light housekeeping, meal preparation, dishwashing, bed making, and laundry.
• Attend medical appointments and assist with 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.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision benefits.
• 401(k).
• Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts (pretax savings accounts).

What This Job Offers

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