Direct Care Worker, Home Health Aides, Certified Nursing Assistants - Flexible Schedules, High [...]

Open Arms Home Care; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); Hybrid; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading home care company is seeking an experienced HHA/PCA to provide personal care and assistance to clients in their homes. The position involves ensuring clients' hygiene, comfort, and safety, along with necessary documentation and communication. Candidates must possess a strong sense of dependability, the ability to work independently, and have a caring, professional attitude.

Qualifications

• Experience as a home care aide is required.
• Must be able to work variable shifts and weekends.
• Ability to document services accurately.

Responsibilities

• Assist clients with personal hygiene and nutritional needs.
• Maintain a safe and clean environment for clients.
• Respond appropriately to emergencies and document services provided.

Skills

Personal hygiene assistance

Effective communication

Infection control practices

Dependability

Education

Certification as HHA/PCA

Job description

Open Arms Home Care is currently looking for experienced HHA\PCA - a home care aide is responsible for providing services to clients at home needing care and assistance during the day and / or night under the direction of Open Arms Home Care policies, protocols and procedures.

Essential Job Functions :

Assists clients with personal hygiene, physical comfort, nutritional needs, and household activities to ensure a safe and clean environment.

Communicates effectively and efficiently with the client, family, and / or caregiver regarding client's needs and the services provided.

Utilizes techniques of positioning, body mechanics and body alignment.

Understands rationale and principles related to maintenance of skin integrity and need for infection control.

Ensures client's rights, including confidentiality of care.

Conducts services in a caring, professional and ethical manner at all times.

Assists with performance of procedures to ensure the physical well-being and comfort of the client.

Responds appropriately to emergencies.

Participates with office schedulers and the Open Arms Home Care coordinator in a plan for client services and scheduled home visits.

Submits legible, timely and accurate documentation for billing and payroll purposes.

Able to work independently including prioritizing schedule of visits with minimum supervision.

Must be able to work weekend requirements and variable shifts as needed.

Must be dependable and able to report to assignments on time.

Communicates in a timely manner with office staff regarding delayed arrivals or absences from assignments.

Maintains a positive, respectful and professional attitude.

Participates in process to maintain internal and external customer satisfaction.

Performs all tasks according to policies regarding Infection Control and Universal Precautions.

Performs other duties as assigned.

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