Caregiver - PCA
About The Position
Professional Case Management is hiring Personal Care Attendants (PCAs) in Colorado 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, independence, and peace of mind in the comfort of their homes. PCAs follow a plan of care prepared by a supervising Registered Nurse and provide non-skilled personal care, homemaking, and respite care. Employees can create their own schedules. Part-time and PRN hours are available, with weekly pay. The stated hourly rate is $19.00–$21.50.
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 required documents to indicate this.
- Have a two-step TB skin test and submit proof to Human Resources.
- Possess reliable transportation.
- 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 an automobile in good repair.
- Experience in the listed skills; training may be considered.
Responsibilities
- Follow the plan of care prepared by the supervising Registered Nurse, encouraging clients to be as independent as possible while protecting their 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 personal safety and a safe environment for clients and coworkers.
- Comply with agency policies and procedures.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision benefits, subject to benefit eligibility.
- Health Savings Accounts and Flexible Spending Accounts.
- Weekly pay.
- Flexible scheduling; employees can create their own schedule.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Education Level
No Education Listed
