Home Care Aide-PCA-PT

BAY AGING

2d•$18•Onsite

About The Position

Bay Aging is seeking Home Care PCAs in Colonial Beach to deliver in-home care services to clients, enabling them to live safely in the community. The role involves providing personal care, health and safety monitoring, and light housekeeping. Additionally, the aide will introduce and coach new Personal Care Aides in the field and perform administrative work in the office to supplement their schedule. This position reports to the 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.
Ability to speak, read and write English.
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, laundry, and accompanying clients to medical appointments, post-secondary school, or community settings when assigned.
Provide assistance with errands outside the home, including 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 the 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%) under the direction of the RN Supervisor or Scheduling Coordinator, including but not limited to filing charts and making copies.
Perform a limited number of routine tasks prescribed by clients’ care plan.
Work independently throughout the day.
Report to supervisor any change in the client’s environment, physical or mental condition.
Stay current in the knowledge of their profession by completing at least 12 hours of in-service annually.
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.