Caregiver- Personal Care Attendant- Home Health, Clinton, TN

Act for Health•Clinton, TN

43d•Onsite

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. You can create your own schedule, allowing time for school, travel, volunteering, or spending time with family and friends. The position involves following a plan of care prepared by the supervising Registered Nurse, encouraging client independence, ensuring client confidentiality and dignity, and assisting with non-skilled personal care. Additionally, you will perform routine housekeeping tasks and follow emergency procedures.

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 have a 2-step TB skin test and submit proof to Human Resources
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
Encouraging clients to be as independent as possible
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