In-Home Personal Care Assistant (Per Diem)

Dartmouth-Hitchcock; Hartford (VT); On-site; USD 23,000 - 36,000; Part time

Job summary

Dartmouth Health is seeking a Per Diem Personal Care Assistant (PCA) to provide non-medical, hands-on support to clients in their homes. Responsibilities include meal prep, light housekeeping, medication cueing, errands, and ensuring safety and independence for clients.

Per diem shifts with day hours are available; experience with elderly or disabled care is preferred. The role requires a high school diploma or equivalent and willingness to learn iPhone apps used by the organization and state

Qualifications

• Must be willing to learn to use iPhone and apps required by VNH and the states of Vermont and New Hampshire.
• Experience with personal care of the disabled and/or elderly preferred.
• Ability to follow Plan of Care and maintain confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct care to the client under supervision as outlined in the Plan of Care.
• Prepare meals; grocery shopping, storage and safe handling of food.
• Clean living areas and manage household tasks as needed.
• Complete errands for the client.
• Provide medication cueing without administering medications.
• Notify supervisor of changes in client condition or home environment.
• Record activities and submit documents on time; e.g., time sheets, errand sheets.
• Adhere to infection control policies and client rights and responsibilities.

Skills

Caregiving

Patient care

Mobility assistance

Time management

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

iPhone

VNH apps

Job description

Dartmouth Health is seeking a Per Diem Personal Care Assistant (PCA) to provide non-medical, hands-on support to clients in their homes. Responsibilities include meal prep, light housekeeping, medication cueing, errands, and ensuring safety and independence for clients.

Per diem shifts with day hours are available; experience with elderly or disabled care is preferred. The role requires a high school diploma or equivalent and willingness to learn iPhone apps used by the organization and state