Home Health Aide HHA Personal Care Aide PCA

NurseCore•Village of Colonie, NY

7d•$19 - $19•Onsite

About The Position

Join a team that’s as passionate about patient care as you are! We’re looking for HHA's and PCA's in the capital region to serve the needs of our patient. Must have reliable transportation. Come grow with us and support facilities at the heart of healthcare. If you want more variety in your day-to-day work, we can help! At Nursecore we are passionate about connecting healthcare professionals and nurses with the medical positions that fit their lifestyle in great facilities. Apply today to be rewarded with the greatest opportunities Nursecore has to offer!

Requirements

Must have 1-year supervised experience in the last 3 years as an HHA/PCA.
Must have current certification
In compliance with yearly medical documents
Applicants consent to a background check, and drug screen.

Responsibilities

Under professional supervision, provides client assistance with nutritional and environmental support and personal hygiene, feeding and dressing and/or as an extension of self-directed clients, select health-related tasks.
Assists client with activities of daily living as directed which may include: Bathing, Oral hygiene, Dressing, Toileting, Ambulation
Buys, prepares and serves nutritious meals in accordance with prescribed diet.
Performs routine housekeeping tasks and errands as related to a safe and comfortable environment.
Works with community agencies involved with client as directed.
Escorts client to healthcare facility as directed.
Respects client’s rights and maintains confidentiality.
Practices honesty, dependability and confidentiality in all client and family matters.
Follows basic safety rules to maintain safe environment.
Reminds client to take self-administered medications as designated in the plan of care.
Guides the client in social activities
Reports changes in client’s condition or home situation to the supervising professional.
Follows Plan of Care established by RN or therapist and reports changes in client condition.
Prepares a visit report daily and submits completed documentation per agency policy and procedure.
Lifting unspecified weights, depending on assignment requirements.
Bending and stooping to prepare equipment and materials for treating clients or managing the client’s environment.
Transferring, turning and positioning clients and assisting clients in walking and moving from place to place.