Caregiver (RPCA) - RPCA, CO

Professional Case Management

213d • $19 - $21

About The Position

Professional Case Management (PCM) is hiring Relative Personal Care Attendants in Colorado. This position allows you to make a difference on your own schedule and terms. The role requires that applicants must be a family member or preferred friend of a PCM client. The job involves providing personal care and support to clients in their homes, following a plan of care prepared by a supervisor. The responsibilities include assisting clients with personal hygiene, meal preparation, and maintaining a safe environment, among other tasks.

Requirements

• Must be a family member or preferred friend of a PCM client
• Completion of the ninth (9th) grade; prefer high school graduate
• Able to read and write consistent with job requirements
• Possession of emotional and cognitive maturity necessary for establishing and maintaining a good working relationship
• Neat, clean personal appearance
• Free from health problems that may be injurious to client, self, and coworkers
• Must have annual TB skin tests and submit proof to Human Resources
• Possess reliable transportation
• Ability to demonstrate appropriate PCP knowledge and skills
• Good judgment and tact in dealing with people
• Proper hygiene and knowledge of basic safety and sanitation

Nice To Haves

• Experience with caregiving
• Knowledge of principles of nutrition and meal preparation
• Understanding of the aging process and emotional issues related to illness and long-term home care
• Experience in maintaining a clean, healthful, and pleasant environment
• Awareness that counseling is available if needed for difficult cases

Responsibilities

• Help client maintain personal hygiene
• Assist in maintaining a healthful, safe environment
• Plan and prepare nutritious meals
• Shop for groceries and supplies when instructed by the client
• Assist client with non-skilled personal care as directed
• Encourage the client to become as independent as possible
• Provide positive emotional support while performing tasks
• Perform routine housekeeping tasks as related to a safe and comfortable environment
• Complete visit reports with time in and time out each day of client visit
• Report any client concerns or condition changes to the Agency Supervisor
• Carry out assignments as instructed by the plan of care
• Maintain confidentiality at all times
• Follow emergency procedures in the event of any incident

Benefits

• Standard Rate: $19.00 - $21.50 Hourly
• Flexible scheduling

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees