Personal Care Aide

Avid Health At Home•Prestonsburg, KY

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Avid Health delivers exceptional personalized in-home care services by hiring compassionate people who believe in taking care of our clients, fellow employees, and the communities we serve. We believe in Access, Value-Based Care, Innovation, and Dedication to Quality. A Kentucky Provider of Choice and Employer of choice, currently serving people in 25 counties across the state. We are hiring multiple candidates for a full time or part-time PCA /HHA or CNA position located in Warfield, KY!

Requirements

Do Not Administer Medications. Medications include eye drops, ear drops, ointments, pills, suppositories, injections, herbal remedies, and over-the-counter medications such as Tylenol, Aspirin, vitamins, and minerals.

Nice To Haves

PCA /HHA or CNA position

Responsibilities

Implements and provides day-to-day Activities of Daily Living (ADL) and Instrumental Activities of Daily Living (IADL) support to clients within their home as ordered by the physician’s plan of treatment and client’s plan of care.
Appropriately assist clients with activities of daily living and personal care in accordance with the care plan including: Baths (tub, shower, bed). Mouth care, denture care, skin care, foot care (no toenail cutting). Grooming (shampoo, comb hair, shave, file nails). Dressing and undressing activities.
Elimination (toilet, commode, urinal, bedpan).
Transfers.
Assisting with ambulation with or without mechanical aids.
Assisting the client with therapy exercises under the direction of a Registered Therapist
Appropriately assist with household tasks directly related to the client’s health and in accordance with the care plan: Maintenance of a clean, safe, and healthy environment.
Planning and preparing meals according to specific dietary requirements of the client, and if necessary, feeding the client.
Light housekeeping of client’s immediate environment.
Laundry of clients bedding and clothing.
Assistance in completing activities such as shopping/grocery, errands, and appointments outside of the home.
Providing companionship and stimulation for the client including reading, walks, etc.; and accompanying the client to doctors or other appointments.
Utilize equipment in an appropriate and safe manner.
Remind client for self-administration of medication.
Accurately documents shift details and services accurately within established time parameters.
Ensures the safety of clients and self. Follows Universal Precautions and demonstrates safe hand washing techniques.
Observes the client’s general physical, emotional, and mental status, and report all changes in the client’s conditions, family situation, or incidents during shift immediately to agency coordinator, supervisor, and client’s designated representative (as instructed by employer).
Maintain and improve skills through attendance with staff development programs and inservice education requirements.
Maintain Confidentiality in all professional areas and consider the needs of clients and their families, other employees, physicians, visitors, and all members of the community in an informative, courteous, and compassionate manner.
Ensure all HIPAA regulations are adhered to.
Follow all agency policies and procedures.
All other duties as assigned.