Personal Care Aide (PCA)
About The Position
Liberty Resources is a nonprofit human services agency providing residential and non-residential services to individuals and families. The Personal Care Aide role is part of the Center for Brain Injury and Rehabilitation, a community-based program that supports people who have sustained traumatic brain injuries in achieving successful community inclusion. The program offers service coordination and case management, independent living skills, a structured day program, positive behavioral intervention support services, community integration counseling, community transition services, and home and community support services. The Personal Care Aide assists clients and families with personal care and home management to help clients reach their highest level of functioning. Services are provided in a residential setting according to each client's PCA care plan. Training is available through a New York State Department of Health-approved Certified Personal Care Aide Program for candidates who are not currently certified.
Requirements
- Currently certified Personal Care Aides are preferred.
- Complete the New York State Department of Health-approved Certified Personal Care Aide Program, which includes 40 hours of classroom and hands-on training and instruction demonstrating competency in activities of daily living and personal care assistance. Training is available.
Nice To Haves
- Current Personal Care Aide certification or Home Health Aide certification is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Assist clients and families with personal care and home management to support the clients' highest level of functioning.
- Provide services in a residential setting and perform personal care tasks specified in the PCA care plan.
- Provide instruction, supervision, and/or attendant care with activities of daily living, including toileting, feeding, personal hygiene, housekeeping, and self-administration of medication.
- Maintain and update required service records and documents.
Benefits
- $500 sign-on bonus for currently certified PCAs and HHAs.
- $250 sign-on bonus for non-certified new hires.
- Paid training for those who are not currently certified.
- Employee referral bonuses.
- Discounts at local and national retailers.
- Collaborative and friendly working environment.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
