Haverhill - PCA/CNA

Right at Home • Haverhill, MA

1d

About The Position

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SUMMARY
The Companion CareTeam member enables the client to remain free from injury or
harm and provides companionship that is sufficient to provide a secure environment.
The CareTeam member is responsible for observing the client and reporting changes to
the nurse and or responsible person to provide general attention to the client.

Requirements

• Must have good verbal, visual and hearing skills.

Responsibilities

• Provides generalized attention to the needs of the ill, injured, impaired, disabled, and/or aged as directed by the nurse/responsible person.
• Observes the client for general physical, mental and emotional conditions.
• Ensures the provision of a safe environment for the client at all times
• Provides a sense of security for the client and protects the client from harm resulting from the debilitating effects of his/her illness.
• Keeps the client’s environment clean and orderly.
• Provides meal preparation and escort services (transportation).
• Provides continuous companionship for the client.
• Demonstrates the role of CareTeam member in a professional manner.
• Assumes accountability or his/her position, e.g. extends self when unusual needs arise.
• Reports for work on time and gives adequate notice of absenteeism or tardiness.
• Routinely undertakes additional tasks when his/her assignments are completed.
• Accepts constructive criticism regarding own performance and strives to make improvements.
• Adheres to policies established for meals, breaks, dress code, and parking.
• Exhibits courtesy, compassion, and respect to clients, families, visitors, physicians, and co-workers.
• Carries out responsibilities promptly and in a self-directed fashion.
• Seeks additional learning experiences.
• Uses Right at Home University to complete in-service education requirements.
• Is flexible and receptive to change.
• Participates in quality and improvement activities.
• Must note and report any problems that may concern the care of the client to the RightTeam office staff: Private Care Manager, Director of Operations and Director of Nursing.
• Must be able to make proper decisions concerning personal safety.
• Must function within scheduled time frames.
• Must complete paperwork efficiently.
• Must exhibit courtesy, compassion, and respect to clients, family, visitors, physicians, and co-workers.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed