Patient Care Assistant (PCA), Private Duty- Labor Pool

Riverside In-Home Private Care - Williamsburg; Newport News (VA); On-site; USD 18,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Riverside In-Home Private Care - Williamsburg in Newport News, VA is hiring to support patients at home under the supervision of the Nurse Manager. You will provide personal care, comfort measures, and basic treatments following the plan of care to ensure safe, respectful and ethical treatment.

The role requires at least 25 years of age, 5+ years of driving record, a valid Driver's License and Auto Policy, and a reliable vehicle. CPR/BLS certification must be obtained within 30 days.

Qualifications

• CPR/BLS certification required or within 30 days of hire.
• Education options include VA Board of Nursing approved Nurse Aide Training, or CMA/CNA/EMT-B, or DMAS PCA training.

Responsibilities

• Provides personal care, comfort measures, environmental services, and specified treatments for a specified number of patients.
• Follows the plan of care to ensure consistent, competent, and ethical care within legal standards.
• Maintains clean, safe and orderly environment by cleaning work/patient areas, stocking supplies, and proper storage.
• Assists and participates in training and support of all team members, volunteers and students.

Skills

CPR/BLS Certification

Education

Nurse Aide Training Program (VA Board of Nursing Approved)

Medical Assistant / Certified Nurse Aide / EMT-B

Virginia DMAS PCA Training Program

Job description

Newport News, VirginiaHiring Range$16.80 - $21.83/Hourly Actual pay is determined based on job-related factors such as relevant experience, education, credentials, skills, internal equity, and business needs.This position requires the candidate to:- Be at least 25 years of age- At least 5 years of acceptable driving record- Have a valid Drivers License and Auto Policy- Have a reliable vehicle for transportationOverviewWorks under the supervision of Nurse Manager in personal care, comfort measures and environmental services of the patients (including those needing special precautions) and performs specified treatments. In addition, this position must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patient served. The individual must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and provide the care needed as described according to the departmental policy and procedure.What you will doProvides personal care, comfort measures, environmental services, and specified treatments for a specified number of patients as determined by department standards. Follows the plan of care that assures patients receive consistent, competent, and ethical care, within legal standards of practice, while maintaining privacy and support for the patient’s value system. Provides care consistent with both verbal and/or written instructions. Demonstrates competent understanding of assigned plans of care within appropriate scope of practice and responsibilities as directed by the RN/LPN to include accurately completing all required documentation.Ensures availability of resources (equipment, instruments, supplies) necessary to ensure positive patient outcomes. Maintains clean, safe and orderly work/patient environment by cleaning work stations/areas, equipment, stocking supplies, and placing equipment in proper storage areas.Assists and participates in training and support of all team members, volunteers and students.QualificationsEducationProgram Graduate, Nurse Aide Training Program approved by VA Board of Nursing (Required) orProgram Graduate, Medical Assistant/Certified Nurse Aide/EMT-B (Required) orProgram Graduate, Virginia DMAS Approved PCA Training Program (Required)ExperiencePrior work experience in a home care setting (Preferred)Licenses and CertificationsCPR/BLS Certification - American Heart Association/American Red Cross/American Safety and Health Institute (AHA/ARC) within 30 Days(Required)Drives personal vehicle for RHS business 25% or more of the time to perform essential functions of the jobValid Drivers License RequiredTo learn more about being a team member with Riverside Health System visit us at https://www.riversideonline.com/careers.