Personal Care Assistant (PCA) Companion

Goodwin Living•Alexandria, VA

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Goodwin Home Care PCA will provide Goodwin Living residents with non-medical PCA care in their residence at Goodwin Living or for clients in the community. Individuals in this role must be able to deal maturely with the demands of the job and possess the desire to assist residents/clients to maximize their independence and reach their fullest potential in their personal residence. The Home Care PCA documents the non-medical PCA care provided in an EMR system and reports changes in resident/client status to appropriate clinical staff and keeps resident/client information confidential. The Home Care PCA care shall be under the general supervision of a Registered Nurse or LPN.

Requirements

Valid Personal Care Assistant (PCA) certificate of completion.
High school diploma or general education degree (GED) preferred; or one to three months of related experience and/or training; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Active CPR certification.
Knowledge of housekeeping activities and cooking, with attention to dietary recommendations.
Must have a personal smartphone that can run the required EMR mobile app used for home care clocking in/out, documentation, and scheduling.
Must have reliable transportation to work on any Goodwin Living campus or travel to clients in the community and must maintain a valid driver’s license and active auto insurance.
Ability to effectively interact with residents, clients, and families.
Must have the ability to speak, read and write English.
Must be able to work with minimal oversight.

Nice To Haves

Experience with electronic health systems preferred (e.g., Generations).

Responsibilities

Follow the established service/care plan to provide general attention to the non-medical needs of clients.
Assist Goodwin Living residents/clients with instrumental activities of daily living; provide companionship to the client, including acting as a conversationalist and friend.
Assist Goodwin Living residents/clients with light housekeeping duties such as laundry/linen service, to include washing, ironing, and folding clothes.
Prepare and serve meals and snacks as needed.
Assist Goodwin Living residents/clients with support for on-line shopping services to include grocery and clothes shopping.
Accompany resident/client to doctor appointments, and visits to friends, family members, and stores. The Home Care PCA is not allowed to drive residents/clients.
Remind residents/clients to take medications. The Home Care PCA is not allowed to administer medications of any kind.
Document and report changes in the client’s physical condition, behavior, or appearance to supervisor.
Performs additional job duties as assigned and directed.
Assist resident/client to maintain independent functioning within his or her capabilities.
Assist the residents/clients and their families to take an active role in care/service interventions.
Observe and communicate any change in resident/client condition to RN Supervisor so that plan of care is consistent with needs.
Ability to effectively communicate through written and verbal language.
Ability to read and understand short instructions, correspondence, and memos.
Ability to effectively communicate through written and verbal language.
Excellent communication and organization; easily adapts to change.
Knowledge of basic home making skills.
Communicate effectively and professionally with residents, clients, families, peers, leadership, and other members of Goodwin Living team.
Present self in a professional manner.
Ability to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide a safe environment.
Basic computer skills.
Knowledge of regulatory standards and compliance requirements.