Certified HHA/PCA - Live-In Caregivers Wanted

Always Compassionate Home Care•Melville, NY

5d•Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking dedicated and compassionate Live-In Caregivers to join our team. This role involves providing essential support and care to clients in their homes, following a personalized care plan. We are committed to fostering a positive work environment where employees can grow and thrive. Schedules are typically 7 days on, Wednesday to Wednesday.

Requirements

Must be eighteen (18) years of age or older.
Must possess a certificate from a Home Health Aide training program consistent with State requirements.
Must have evidence of ongoing in-service education to maintain the certificate.
Must have the maturity necessary for establishing and maintaining a good work relationship with the client, the client's family, and agency personnel.
Must have a sincere interest in and a sympathetic attitude towards caring for the sick and disabled.
Must get along well with others.
Must be dependable and trustworthy.
Must maintain compliance with all agency policies and procedures.
Must maintain in-service requirements as specified in State and agency regulations.
Must enjoy working with others.
Must be a good listener, exhibit empathy for the sick, disabled, and elderly, and be sensitive to the feelings of others.
Must be neatly dressed and have good personal hygiene habits.
Must maintain good health habits with regular physical and dental exams.
Must wear an identification badge while working.
Able to lift, turn, and transfer clients.
Able to lift up to 50 pounds.
Must be able to stoop and bend.
Visual/hearing ability sufficient to comprehend written and verbal communication.
Able to verbalize so that the average person can understand.
Able to provide direct care according to the established client plan of care.
Able to carry out a wide variety of tasks under the direction of the nursing supervisor.

Responsibilities

Maintain a healthy and safe environment for the client.
Provide nutritional and environmental support.
Assist with personal hygiene, toileting, dressing, walking, and feeding the client.
Position the client as instructed.
Assist with treatments and therapy as ordered by the physician and approved by the nursing supervisor.
Remind the client to take medications.
Assist with payment of bills when authorized and documented.
Run errands when authorized.
Document daily care on the Aide Charting Sheet.
Report important information or changes in the client's condition to the agency and/or nursing supervisor.
Use medical supplies and equipment appropriately.
Provide emotional support and develop a trusting relationship with the client.
Encourage client independence.