Personal Care Aide

Kaweah Health•Visalia, CA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Provides or assists clients in meeting needs for activities of daily living. Kaweah Health is a publicly owned, community healthcare organization that provides comprehensive health services to the greater Visalia area in central California. With more than 5,000 employees, Kaweah Health provides state-of-the-art medicine and high-quality preventive services in our acute care hospital, specialized health centers and clinics. Our eight-campus healthcare district has 613 beds and offers comprehensive health services across a broad continuum of care. It takes a special person to work for Kaweah Health. We serve a region where the needs are great, which makes the rewards even greater. Every day, we care for people facing unique challenges and in need of healing. Throughout it all, our focus is to make a difference, and we do — in the health of our patients, our loved ones, and our community.

Requirements

HeartSaver AED
Valid California Drivers License. Must provide DMV report prior to offer being made. No driving infractions 5 years prior to hire or during time in this job. Infractions include DUI, Suspended or Revoked License, Reckless Driving
Completion of a Certified Nursing Assistant class, Medical Assistant class, Home Health Aide class, or one semester of LVN or RN in recent past.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Assists client/patient with personal care according to the care plan to achieve established goals.
Assists with toilet needs and ambulation and transfer of the patient/client.
Supports the patient/client's nutrition through meal planning, purchasing groceries, preparing and serving food according to dietary needs.
Provides household services deemed necessary to maintain a safe, hygienic environment.
Performs special procedures when formally trained to do so, under the direction and authority of the supervisor, within scope of practice.
Reports pertinent information, including changes in condition/problems to the supervisor.
Maintains continuity of care through the support of the home care team.
Provides exceptional level of care with compassion and sensitivity to those nearing the end of life’s journey.
Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care and services appropriate to the population served on the assigned unit or work area.
Knowledgeable of growth and development for all patient/family cultural, linguistic, spiritual, gender, and age specific needs.
Able to effectively communicate and care for patient and family as reflected in the Plan for Provision of Care.
Performs other duties as assigned.