Patient Care Aide - PCA

Avenues Home Care of Tennessee

Rossville (GA)

On-site

USD 17,000 - 22,000

Full time

3 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 supplement

Job summary

Avenues Home Care is seeking a Patient Care Aide (PCA) to assist elderly and vulnerable clients in the Rossville area. You will follow an individualized care plan, help with daily activities, and support with medications, meals, and transportation.

As a frontline caregiver, you will report activities to your supervisor, maintain confidentiality, and uphold company safety policies. A CNA or PCA license and CPR/First Aid are required, with shift options including Full Time, Part Time, and various

Qualifications

Required CNA or PCA license for the role.
CPR and First Aid certifications preferred/required.
Negative TB test is required.
Must have reliable transportation and be 18+ years old.

Responsibilities

Assist with ADLs as per the client care plan.
Assist with medications, housekeeping, laundry, meals, and transportation.
Report daily activities to supervisor and log appropriately.
Follow safety rules and maintain client confidentiality.

Skills

CNA/PCA License

CPR & First Aid

Negative TB Test

Reliable Transportation

18+ Years Old

Excellent Communication

Education

CNA License or PCA License

Tools

ClearCare

Job description

Patient Care Aide - PCA

At Avenues Home Care, our caregivers are our front line and most common representative. As a Patient Care Aide - 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 provides caregivers for the local area including Rossville, Woodland Hills, Lakeview, and many others

Our Caregivers

We take the time to match our clients with the right caregiver through our CareMatch program. This program allows us to assess and understand our clients’ needs so that we can provide the best care possible. Our caregivers are trained in the Avenues Home Care Way to ensure they meet our high standards of service.

We take great care in matching the right caregiver to the right client. By using behavioral assessment tools, we gain insight into our caregivers and match that to the needs and desires of our clients.

Patient Care Aide - 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 Patient Care Aide - 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.

Patient Care Aide - PCA Required Knowledge:

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

Patient Care Aide - 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:
- 18 Years of Age or Older
- CNA License or PCA License REQUIRED
- CPR & First Aid Certifications
- Negative TB test is required
- Reliable Transportation