Compassionate Home Care Aide | Certified PCA

White River Area Agency on Aging Inc; Newport (AR); On-site; USD 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

White River Area Agency on Aging Inc is seeking a Home Care Assistant to support seniors and disabled clients in their homes under supervision of the RN Assessor and Home Care Supervisor. You will perform in-home services per the client’s care plan and document visits.

Applicants must hold a PCA or CNA credential, maintain driving liability coverage, and pass background checks. This role requires reliability, physical ability to lift up to 40 lbs, and clean driving record.

Qualifications

• Must be physically able to perform the work assigned; lift up to 40 lbs.
• Must read, write and follow directions.
• Must provide own transportation.
• Maintain at least a 'satisfactory' competency evaluations from supervisors in personal care tasks.

Responsibilities

• Performs In-Home Services duties as outlined by the aide assignment and service plan.
• Arrives and departs to each client’s home at scheduled times; document date, time, location, and services delivered.
• Report changes in schedule, client not home, or inability to work to local office immediately.
• Participate in required in-service trainings to meet state requirements (12 hours yearly).
• Adhere to all policy and procedures as outlined in In-Home Services Handbook/Policy Manual.

Job description

White River Area Agency on Aging Inc is seeking a Home Care Assistant to support seniors and disabled clients in their homes under supervision of the RN Assessor and Home Care Supervisor. You will perform in-home services per the client’s care plan and document visits.

Applicants must hold a PCA or CNA credential, maintain driving liability coverage, and pass background checks. This role requires reliability, physical ability to lift up to 40 lbs, and clean driving record.