Home Care Aide-PCA-PT (47382)

BAY AGING; Colonial Beach (VA); On-site; USD 19,889 - 28,326; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign On Bonus of $500 after 200 hours

Employee Referral Bonus $250

Job summary

BAY AGING is seeking a Part Time Personal Care Aide to assist clients in Colonial Beach, VA. The role involves following care plans, aiding in daily living activities, and ensuring client comfort and safety while documenting services provided.

The ideal candidate will be at least 18 years old, hold a PCA certificate, and must be certified in CPR. This position offers a competitive hourly wage of $17.50 with additional bonuses for referrals.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Hold PCA course certificate from approved curriculum.
• Provide proof of current PPD vaccination or TB screening.
• Become CPR certified.

Responsibilities

• Follow individual care plans developed by RN Supervisor.
• Assist clients with daily living activities.
• Check vitals and supervise medication.
• Document services provided and training.

Skills

Communication

Client Relationship Management

Observation

Confidentiality

English Proficiency

Education

Certificate of Completion for PCA

Tools

Basic medical equipment

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Colonial Beach - Colonial Beach, VA 22443
Position Type: Part Time
Salary: $17.50 hourly
Eligible for Sign On Bonus of $500 after 200 hours completed.
Employee Referral Bonus $250*

Essential Functions

• Follow the individual Care Plan developed by the RN Supervisor.
• Assist with Activities of Daily Living (ADL)
  • Bathing, dressing and grooming
  • Toileting
  • Transferring
  • Assist with eating
  • Ambulation
  • Turn and change position
• Provide assistance with Special maintenance
  • Check vitals
  • Supervise medication
  • Assist with specialized care need as assigned by the RN supervisor
  • Provide supervisory care for clients who require constant monitoring
• Perform Independent Activities of Daily Living (IADL)
  • Meal preparation
  • Light housekeeping in the area of the home used by the client
  • Laundry
  • Accompany client to medical appointments, post‑secondary school or in the community setting when assigned
• Provide assistance with errands outside the home (e.g., grocery store, pharmacy, Post Office)
• Monitor home environment for health and safety.
• Communicate and train
  • Document all services provided. Complete Aide records each day. Submit Aide records as directed.
  • Communicate all changes in client’s physical or mental condition to RN Supervisor including suspicions of exploitation, abuse or neglect.
  • Complete at least 12 hours of formal training annually.
  • Provide on‑the‑job training and coaching to new PCAs.
• Office work (up to 5%) – Work under the direction of the RN Supervisor or Scheduling Coordinator, to perform office administrative duties including but not limited to filing charts and making copies.

Decision Making

Perform a limited number of routine tasks prescribed by clients’ care plan. Work independently throughout the day. Report to supervisor any change in the client’s environment, physical or mental condition.

Knowledge

• HIPAA regulations
• Adult care practice and procedures
• Bay Aging policies and procedures related to Home Care
• Knowledge of medical equipment usage and basic maintenance such as Hoyer lift, gait belt, wheelchairs, oxygen tanks, catheters, glucometer, and any specialized equipment required by the care plan.
• Stay current in the knowledge of their profession by completing at least 12 hours of in‑service annually.

Abilities

• Speak, read and write English
• Establish and maintain good relationships with clients and their families even in difficult circumstances
• Communicate effectively with older adults suffering from dementia or Alzheimer’s disease; communicate with clients’ families to ensure good continuity of care
• Be considerate of care recipients and hold their personal information as confidential
• Be observant of changes in client’s condition or environment
• Ability to stand, bend, stoop, pull, push wheelchairs and lift up to 25 lbs unassisted

Working Environment

The work is performed in the client’s home and in public areas. It requires repeated standing, bending, stooping, pulling, pushing and lifting of weights up to 25 lbs unassisted. Regular night, weekend and holiday work required on a regular basis. None of the essential functions of the position can be performed virtually away from the assigned places of work.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age
• Hold a Certificate of Completion for a Personal Care Aide (PCA) course that meets the Department of Medical Assistance approved curriculum.
• Must provide proof of current PPD vaccination or complete a Tuberculosis screening.
• Become certified in CPR.

FLSA status: This is a non‑exempt position.

Disclaimer: This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of all activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. From time to time, the supervisor will ask the job holder to perform additional duties related to the completion of the work.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Bay Aging is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, veteran or disability status. Bay Aging is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. To request reasonable accommodation, contact MaDena DuChemin, Human Resource Manager at (804)758‑2386, Ext.1228 or [e-mail].