Patient Care Assistant - PCA (Kodak, TN)

Avenues Home Care of Tennessee•Kodak, TN

5d•Onsite

About The Position

A Patient Care Assistant (PCA) with Avenues Home Care of Tennessee provides in-home care to elderly, vulnerable, and disabled clients, prioritizing each client’s needs. The PCA follows the client’s intake-based plan of care, supports daily living and household needs, and communicates and documents care activity for the agency. The role is offered in full-time, part-time, PRN, and short-shift arrangements, with listed shift lengths of 8, 10, and 12 hours.

Requirements

Must be at least 18 years old.
Must possess the required skills and be able to perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodations.
Maintain an established work schedule.
Good communication skills and the ability to follow verbal and written assignments.
Effective interpersonal and communication skills, including tact and diplomacy.
Effective organizational and planning skills, attention to detail, and follow-through.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
Ability to maintain confidentiality of work-related information and materials.
Maintain a fit-for-duty physical condition.
Valid driver’s license and automobile insurance.
Must be able to lift or push up to 50 pounds.
Use the Homecare Company Management System (ClearCare) proficiently.

Nice To Haves

CNA license or alternate experience as a caregiver.
CPR and First Aid certifications.
Reliable transportation.
Prior experience assisting with activities of daily living or caring for elderly, disabled, or other vulnerable clients.

Responsibilities

Assist clients with activities of daily living specified in their plans of care, including bathing, dressing, grooming, personal hygiene, toileting, transferring, eating, and continence care.
Provide medication assistance, housekeeping, laundry, meal preparation, feeding, shopping, transportation to and from appointments, and companionship.
Perform other household tasks specified in the client’s plan of care.
Report daily activities to a supervisor using the agency management system and daily activity logs, and communicate through available channels such as phone, email, the agency app, or in person.
Practice safety during all client-related activities and report unsafe working conditions or behavior.
Provide superior care and demonstrate honesty, accountability, and integrity.
Monitor clients for care concerns or changes in condition and promptly report suspected abuse or neglect through the proper chain of command.
Document unusual behavior, events, conditions, or people.
Maintain confidentiality of records and other information, following company policies and HIPAA-related procedures.
Follow company dress code and maintain a professional appearance.
Arrive on time for shifts and report scheduling changes promptly.
Attend meetings and in-services as requested and comply with company policies and procedures.
Perform other duties as assigned.