Compassionate Personal Care Assistant

Cornerstone Home Health Care Inc; Minnesota; On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Cornerstone Home Health Care Inc in Minnesota seeks compassionate Home Health Aides/PCA to provide in-home care. The role requires assisting with daily living activities, personal care, and mobility support per care plans.

Candidates must have a valid driver’s license, pass a DHS-guided background check, and complete PCA training with a high score. Responsibilities include assisting clients with bathing, dressing, nutrition, transfers, and documenting observations while maintaining safety,

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years or older.
• Valid driver’s license with acceptable driving record.
• Background check compliant with DHS guidelines.
• Demonstrated ability to work with minimal supervision and exercise good judgment.
• Dependability, tact and ability to follow orders.
• Strong interpersonal communication skills.
• Maintain health including TB testing.
• US citizenship or work permit evidence.
• No history of harming vulnerable adults per Minnesota statute 626.557.
• No misuse of mood-altering substances including alcohol.
• Completion of mandatory PCA Training with 80%+ score.
• Completion of one or more specified CNA/HHA training programs or RN/LPN pathway as applicable.

Responsibilities

• Provide bowel and bladder care.
• Perform skin care and preventive/comfort measures per Plan of Care.
• Assist with range of motion exercises.
• Provide respiratory assistance.
• Assist with transfers.
• Assist with bathing, grooming and hygiene.
• Perform turning and positioning.
• Assist with medications (normally self-administered).
• Apply and maintain prosthetics/orthotics.
• Clean equipment and maintain supplies.
• Assist with dressing and personal care.
• Assist with nutrition and diet-related activities.
• Accompany client to appointments and treatments.
• Document cares and observations accurately.
• Respond promptly to client requests.
• Maintain hand hygiene and a safe environment.
• Maintain client confidentiality and dignity.
• Support emotional needs of clients.
• Participate in required in-service training and compliance.

Skills

Driver's license

Background check

Interpersonal skills

Dependability

Ability to follow orders

Physical and mental health

US citizenship or work permit

PCA Training/Certification

Education

Nursing Assistant training or equivalent

Homemaker-Home Health Aide training

RN or LPN training program (for supervisor verification)

Job description

Cornerstone Home Health Care Inc in Minnesota seeks compassionate Home Health Aides/PCA to provide in-home care. The role requires assisting with daily living activities, personal care, and mobility support per care plans.

Candidates must have a valid driver’s license, pass a DHS-guided background check, and complete PCA training with a high score. Responsibilities include assisting clients with bathing, dressing, nutrition, transfers, and documenting observations while maintaining safety,