Caregiver - PCA

Professional Case Management•Santa Fe, NM

52d•Remote

About The Position

Professional Case Management, a leader in home healthcare, is hiring Personal Care Attendants (PCAs) to provide in-home healthcare services to help those who have served our country. This role offers the benefit of one-on-one patient relationships and the satisfaction of enhancing clients’ health, quality of life, and peace of mind. PCAs can create their own schedules, allowing time for school, travel, volunteering, or family and friends. The company has a growing team of over 4,000 employees passionate about delivering care that enhances the quality of life of clients in the home. PCM has been an industry leader in delivering specialized in-home care for over 30 years, with its Home Care division being a premier provider to former nuclear weapons and uranium workers, accredited by the Accreditation Commission of Health Care (ACHC).

Requirements

Possess strong communication and interpersonal skills
Practice nursing with respect for individual, cultural, and spiritual differences
Promote personal safety and a safe environment for clients and coworkers
Maintain compliance with agency policy and procedures
Have the emotional and cognitive maturity to maintain a good working relationship with the client, client’s family, and agency personnel
Free from health problems that may be injurious to client, self, and coworkers and presents the required documents to indicate such
Must obtain a 2-step TB skin test (reimbursement may be available)
Possess reliable transportation

Nice To Haves

High School Diploma or GED
Neat, clean personal appearance
Licensed driver with automobile insurance in accordance with state and/or agency requirements and in good repair

Responsibilities

Following the plan of care prepared by the supervising Registered Nurse based on the client’s needs and encouraging clients to be as independent as possible while ensuring client confidentiality and client dignity.
Assist clients with non-skilled personal care, including: Bathing, skin care, hair care, nail care, mouth care, shaving, dressing, feeding, ambulation, exercise, transfers, positioning, medication reminding, respiratory care, homemaking, and respite care.
Perform routine housekeeping tasks, including: Light housekeeping, meal preparation, dishwashing, bed making, laundry, attending medical appointments, and shopping.
Follow emergency procedures in the event of any incident – report an accident, injury or significant change in the client’s condition to the RN as soon and as safely as possible.