Caregiver - PCA
About The Position
Professional Case Management is hiring Personal Care Attendants (PCAs) in Ohio 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. Caregivers create their own schedules, with the posting listing Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday availability from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. The PCA follows a plan of care prepared by a supervising Registered Nurse, assists clients with non-skilled personal care and routine household tasks, and reports incidents or significant changes in a client’s condition to the RN. The position requires maintaining client confidentiality and dignity and promoting a safe environment.
Requirements
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Respect for individual, cultural, and spiritual differences when providing care.
- Emotional and cognitive maturity to maintain a good working relationship with the client, the client’s family, and agency personnel.
- Must be free from health problems that may be injurious to the client, the caregiver, or coworkers, and must present the required documentation.
- Must have a two-step TB skin test and submit proof to Human Resources.
- Reliable transportation.
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, encourage client independence, and protect 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 and household 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.
- Promote personal safety and a safe environment for clients and coworkers.
- Maintain compliance with agency policies and procedures.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision benefits, subject to benefit eligibility.
- Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts (pretax savings accounts).
- Flexible scheduling; caregivers create their own schedule.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
