Caregiver - PCA

Professional Case Management • Albuquerque, NM

7d • $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 patient relationships and the opportunity to support clients’ health, quality of life, and peace of mind. Caregivers choose the shifts, locations, and schedule they work, with full-time and part-time openings available.

PCAs follow a plan of care prepared by a supervising Registered Nurse, encourage clients to be as independent as possible, and protect client confidentiality and dignity. Work includes non-skilled personal care and routine housekeeping, as well as reporting incidents or significant changes in a client’s condition to the RN.

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, oneself, or coworkers, and present the required documents to indicate this.
• 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 and encourage clients to be as independent as possible while maintaining client confidentiality and dignity.
• Assist clients 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, laundry, attending medical appointments, and shopping.
• Follow emergency procedures and report accidents, injuries, or significant changes in a client’s condition to the RN as soon and as safely as possible.
• Maintain compliance with agency policies and procedures.
• Promote personal safety and a safe environment for clients and coworkers.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision benefit packages; eligibility details are available on the Careers page.
• Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts with pretax savings.

What This Job Offers

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