In Home Patient Care Assistant - PCA

Avenues Home Care, formerly Sentinel Homecare

Chattanooga (TN)

On-site

USD 17,000 - 25,000

Full time

10 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Paid Mileage

Flexible Schedules

Work/Life Balance

Overtime Pay

PPE Provided

Holiday Pay

Referral Bonuses

Mentorship Program Available

White Glove Services

Job summary

Avenues Home Care in Chattanooga seeks an In Home Patient Care Assistant (PCA). You will support elderly and disabled clients with ADLs, medication assistance, meal prep, housekeeping and companionship, following each client’s care plan.

Shift options include full-time, part-time and PRN; flexible schedules and remote communication with your supervisor are provided. Requirements include strong communication, ability to lift up to 50 pounds, and reliable transportation; CNA or equivalent

Qualifications

Work requires good communication skills.
Ability to follow verbal and written assignments.
Demonstrate proficiency with ClearCare.

Responsibilities

Assist the client with ADLs as specified in the plan of care.
Assist with medication, housekeeping, laundry, meals, shopping, transportation and companionship.
Report daily activity to supervisor and maintain logs.
Maintain confidentiality and follow HIPAA policies.

Skills

Communication skills

Follow verbal and written instructions

ClearCare proficiency

CNA license or equivalent experience

CPR & First Aid certifications

Reliable transportation

Education

CNA license or equivalent experience

Tools

ClearCare

Job description

At Avenues Home Care, our caregivers are our front line and most common representative. As an In Home Patient Care Assistant - PCA, you will be caring for the elderly, vulnerable, disabled and most often those that cannot care for themselves. You are required to keep the client’s needs above all else and perform the following duties with the utmost care. Our office in Chattanooga provides caregivers for the local area including Jasper, Cleveland, Signal Mountain, Dayton, Ooltewah, Hixson, Dalton GA, Lookout Mountain GA, Ringgold GA, and many others

The Avenues Home Care Way

Avenues Home Care is a leading non-medical homecare company serving citizens in Middle Tennessee. We offer a new approach to care by focusing on quality, reliability and trust.

Whether it is small day-to-day tasks or important, life-changing events, we are here to provide exceptional care all along the way.

In Home Patient Care Assistant - PCA Primary Responsibilities

Assist the client with Activities of Daily Living (ADLs) as specified in the client’s plan of care created during in-take. Those activities may include but are not limited to: bathing, dressing, grooming, other personal hygiene, toileting, transferring, eating and continence care.
Assist with medication assistance, housekeeping services, laundry, meal preparation, feeding, shopping, transportation to and from appointments and companionship.
Other household tasks as specified in the client’s plan of care
To report daily activity to your supervisor through the agency management system and daily activity logs. Other communication avenues when available and as needed, including but not limited to phone calls, emails, agency app, face to face, etc.

Shifts Offered

Full Time
Part Time
8 Hour Shifts
10 Hour Shifts
12 Hour Shifts
PRN
Short Shift

Benefits Offered

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Paid Mileage
Flexible Schedules
Work/Life Balance
Overtime Pay
PPE Provided
Holiday Pay
Referral Bonuses
Mentorship Program Available
Additional pay for "White Glove Services"

As an Avenues Home Care In Home Patient Care Assistant - PCA, you will also:

Practice safety in all activities concerning Avenues Home Care clients
Be required to lift or push up to 50 pounds
Demonstrate honesty, accountability and integrity
Provide superior care to Avenues Home Care clients
Remain vigilant of any potential care concerns or change in condition
Keep your personal appearance in compliance with Avenues Home Care Policies, including abiding by company dress code
Be timely in reporting for shifts or making scheduling changes
Report any suspected abuse or neglect immediately up the proper chain of command, as required by law
Document any behavior, events, conditions or people that are out of the ordinary
Maintain confidentiality of records, correspondence, etc.
Attend meetings and in-services as requested.
Abide by all policies and procedures set forth by the Company.
Ensure protection of confidential information that is stored, handled, or maintained by following Company policies and procedures related to confidentiality and/or HIPAA regulations.
Other duties as assigned.

In Home Patient Care Assistant - PCA Required Knowledge

Work requires good communication skills.
Ability to follow verbal and written assignments.
Demonstrate proficiency with Homecare Company Management System--ClearCare

In Home Patient Care Assistant - PCA Required Skills

Must possess required skills and be able to explain and demonstrate, with or without reasonable accommodations, that the essential functions of the job can be performed. Caregivers are required to:

Maintain an established work schedule.
Effective interpersonal and communications skills including tact and diplomacy.
Effective organizational and planning skills with attention to detail and follow through.
Establish and maintain effective working relationships.
Maintain confidentiality of work-related information and materials.
Maintain “Fit for Duty” physical condition, a valid driver’s license, automobile insurance and will possess the following minimum requirements: