Home Care Aide-Personal Care Aide (PCA) FT Regional

BAY AGING•Newport News, VA

43d•$18•Onsite

About The Position

This full-time regional position involves delivering in-home care services to Bay Aging clients in Hampton & Newport News, VA, enabling them to live safely in the community. Responsibilities include providing personal care, health and safety monitoring, and light housekeeping. The role also involves introducing and coaching new Personal Care Aides in the field and performing administrative work in the office to ensure a full-time schedule. The position reports to a Registered Nurse (RN) Supervisor.

Requirements

Must be 18 years of age.
Hold a Certificate of Completion for a Personal Care Aide (PCA) course that meets the Department of Medical Assistance approved curriculum.
Must provide proof of current PPD vaccination or complete a Tuberculosis screening.
Become certified in CPR.
Working knowledge of HIPAA regulations.
Working knowledge of Adult care practice and procedures.
Working knowledge of Bay Aging policies and procedures related to Home Care.
Knowledge of medical equipment usage and basic maintenance such as Hoyer lift, gait belt, wheelchairs, oxygen tanks, catheters, glucometer, and any specialized equipment required by the care plan.
Stay current in the knowledge of their profession by completing at least 12 hours of in-service annually.
Speak, read, and write English.
Establish and maintain good relationships with clients and their families even in difficult circumstances.
Communicate effectively with older adults suffering from dementia or Alzheimer’s disease.
Communicate with clients’ families to ensure good continuity of care.
Be considerate of care recipients and hold their personal information as confidential.
Be observant of changes in client’s condition or environment.
Ability to stand, bend, stoop, pull, push wheelchairs, and lift up to 25lbs unassisted.

Responsibilities

Follow the individual Care Plan developed by the RN Supervisor.
Assist with Activities of Daily Living (ADL) including bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, transferring, eating, ambulation, and turning/changing position.
Provide assistance with Special maintenance including checking vitals, supervising medication, assisting with specialized care needs as assigned by the RN supervisor, and providing supervisory care for clients who require constant monitoring.
Perform Independent Activities of Daily Living (IADL) such as meal preparation, light housekeeping in the client's area of the home, and laundry.
Accompany client to medical appointments, post-secondary school, or in the community setting when assigned.
Provide assistance with errands outside the home, running errands within the local area for the client (e.g., grocery store, pharmacy, Post Office).
Monitor home environment for health and safety.
Document all services provided and complete Aide records each day, submitting them as directed.
Communicate all changes in client’s physical or mental condition to RN Supervisor, including suspicions of exploitation, abuse, or neglect.
Complete at least 12 hours of formal training annually.
Provide on-the-job training and coaching to new PCAs.
Perform office administrative duties (up to 5% of time) under the direction of the RN Supervisor or Scheduling Coordinator, including filing charts and making copies.
Work independently throughout the day.
Report to supervisor any change in the client’s environment, physical, or mental condition.

Benefits

Health insurance (effective 1st day of the month following 30 days of employment)
Vision insurance (effective 1st day of the month following 30 days of employment)
Dental insurance (effective 1st day of the month following 30 days of employment)
401k Retirement Plan with company match of 100% on the first 4% invested and 50% on the next 2% for a maximum match of 5% on a contribution of 6% or more
Basic life insurance (after 6 months of service)
Supplement life insurance (after 6 months of service)
Long term disability insurance (after 6 months of service)
Paid holidays
Annual leave
Sick leave
Employee assistance program
Sign On Bonus of $500 after 200 hours completed
Employee Referral Bonus $250 (for active Bay Aging Employees when referred candidate is hired and receives first paycheck)