LifeCare Alliance
Position Title : Personal Care Assistant - Weekend ONLY
Reports to : RN Supervisor
Position Summary :
The Personal Care Assistant is responsible for performing personal care and homemaker services based on a nurse's assessment of the client's needs. This position is also responsible for providing respite and private duty care.
The services are provided under the direction of the Home Health Aide Supervisor and RN Supervisor -as assigned by agency policies and program policies of practice. Work performed in this position will be of a complex, paraprofessional, confidential, and health related nature. Work requires an attention to detail, excellent written and verbal communication skills, flexibility, and an ability to handle multiple tasks. This position will have frequent contact with agency personnel and Home Care clients. A positive and cooperative image and attitude is crucial for this position. This position requires a significant amount of independence, self-direction and time management to accomplish its essential functions and responsibilities.
Principal responsibilities / essential functions :
Working Conditions
Work is primarily in client homes, which may include a variety of home environments and living conditions. Work requires employee to drive in all types of weather conditions. Work is generally between 8 : 00am and 5 : 00pm, and on call hours as assigned.
Qualifications
Minimum of 2 years of in home care experience of either private duty or in facility.
60-hour training or state tested nursing license.
Knowledge, skills, and abilities
Ability to lift, transfer, and move clients
Ability to lift 30 pounds using proper body mechanics
Ability to use mature judgement
Ability to be sensitive to older adults, family members, and those in the community
Ability to maintain effective working relationships with LifeCare staff, clients, and other community agencies
Ability to maintain confidentiality and communicate effectively
Knowledge of basic safety, infection control, and health principles
Knowledge of procedures / techniques necessary to perform personal care and hygiene service to clients in the home
Ability to read a map and find various locations
Ability to work independently with limited supervision.
Personal Care Assistant • Columbus, OH, United States