Companion Caregiver (Flexible Scheduling/Weekly Pay)

JOB DESCRIPTION

Job Description

The Companion Personal Care Assistant (PCA) provides services to patients / clients in their places of residence that includes, but is not limited to, certain hands-off care.

The provision of hands-off care as described above is contingent upon the licensing requirements of each state.

Pay Rate : $ 18-20 Per Hour

Essential Duties include :

• Provide direct care to patients in their homes to ensure that they are comfortable, well-cared for, and engaged.
• Supervise the safety of the patient / client when bathing, toileting, and dressing.
• Provide assistance with grocery shopping and light housekeeping chores.
• Remind patients to take medications. Notify supervisor if medications are not properly taken.
• Help members to transfer from their chairs / beds and ambulate safely around their homes.
• Provide meals, either through simple cooking or heating up pre-prepared meals.
• If necessary, feed patients and ensure that they drink enough liquids.
• Ensure that patients are properly toileted. For those that are incontinent, change diapers and ensure that they are dry and clean.
• Follow up and communicate with supervisor on any issue that may be of concern to the patient or their family.

Requirements :

• CPR and First Aid Certified (reimbursable expense)
• Ability to adhere to time and attendance policies
• Ability to carry out tasks in a professional manner and adhere to policies regarding professionalism and boundaries
• Language Skills : Read, write, and speak English fluently. (Able to communicate effectively and professionally with other departments, members, and their families).
• Technical Skills : Basic computers skills, including email. Ability to learn skills necessary for safety monitoring technologies.

Other Skills & Abilities :

• Genuine enthusiasm for working with children with special needs.
• Willingness to learn.
• Able to work with little direct supervision.
• Strong customer service approach to all work and interactions.
30+ days ago