Caregiver - PCA

PCM•Grand Junction, CO

1d•$16 - $19

About The Position

Make a Difference on Your Own Schedule and Terms! Hiring Personal Care Attendants in Colorado Create Your Own Schedule! Available Shifts: Part-Time and PRN Hours Available Professional Case Management, the leader in home healthcare, is now hiring Personal Care Attendants (PCAs) to provide in-home healthcare services to help those who have served our country! Benefit from one-on-one patient relationships and from the satisfaction of enhancing clients’ health, quality of life and peace of mind. You make your own schedule - that leaves you with time to attend school, travel, volunteer or to enjoy activities with your family and friends. Here's Why Our Team Likes Working with Us Create the schedule you want to work Rewarding one-on-one work with Patients in the comfort of their homes Benefit Packages include medical, dental and vision benefits. Benefit Packages include medical, dental and vision benefits. See our Careers page for more details about benefit eligibility. Health Savings & Flexible Spending Accounts (pretax savings account!) Ideal Candidates will have experience in the following, although we will consider training Possess strong communication and interpersonal skills Practice nursing with respect for individual, cultural, and spiritual differences Promote personal safety and a safe environment for clients and coworkers Maintain compliance with agency policy and procedures

Requirements

Have the emotional and cognitive maturity to maintain a good working relationship with the client, client’s family, and agency personnel
Free from health problems that may be injurious to client, self, and coworkers and presents the required documents to indicate such
Must have a 2-step TB skin test and submit proof to Human Resources
Possess 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 in good repair

Responsibilities

Following the plan of care prepared by the supervising Registered Nurse based on the client’s needs and encouraging clients to be as independent as possible while ensuring client confidentiality and client 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 reminding, 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 in the event of any incident – report an accident, injury or significant change in the client’s condition to the RN as soon and as safely possible