Personal Care Aide

Amivie, LLC; North Carolina; On-site; USD 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Amivie, LLC is seeking a Personal Care Assistant to provide compassionate, one-on-one in-home care to clients in the Outer Banks region. You will support daily living activities under the supervision of a registered nurse, ensuring safety and independence for clients in their own homes.

Responsibilities include following the client’s care plan, assisting with ADLs/IADLs, maintaining accurate timesheets or EVV records, and reporting any changes in condition.

Qualifications

• High school graduate or equivalent.
• Eighteen (18) years of age or older.
• Criminal history check as per policy.
• No findings on NC Health Care Registry per policy.
• Experience in Home and Community Based Services preferred.
• Current TB skin test.
• Punctuality and reliability.
• Professional demeanor and appearance.
• Have reliable transportation and proof of auto insurance.
• Able to demonstrate competence in assigned tasks.

Responsibilities

• Provide one-on-one in-home Personal Care Assistant services.
• Follow RN Field Supervisor instructions and approved care plans.
• Document time and attendance via EVV or timesheets.
• Assist with ADLs and IADLs as outlined in the care plan.
• Report deviations in health status or schedule to the RN Field Supervisor.
• Dress professionally and wear nametag during assignments.
• Maintain infection control practices and PPE usage.
• Avoid unauthorized tasks or schedule changes; notify the office of any alterations.

Skills

Punctuality

Reliable transportation

Professional demeanor

Compassionate care

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Overview

As a Personal Care Assistant with Amivie of the Outer Banks (formerly Outer Banks Home Care), you'll make a meaningful difference in the lives of individuals by helping them remain safe, comfortable, and independent in their own homes. You'll provide compassionate, one-on-one support with daily living activities while working closely with our healthcare team to deliver personalized care tailored to each client's unique needs. Every visit is an opportunity to enhance quality of life through exceptional care, companionship, and support. Pay range: $16-$20/hr

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Responsibilities

• Comply with all policies and procedures set out by the Quality Home Staffing / Community Based Home Care Employee Manual provided at orientation or any additional materials provided during the term of employment.
• Position is responsible for providing services as assigned by the RN Field Supervisor in accordance with the individual’s approved service plan.
• The Personal Care Attendant is required to report any deviations in an individual’s functional or medical condition to the appropriate agency personnel.
• Services must be provided during the assigned schedule for each individual.
• Deviations from the assignment including, but not limited to the following must be reported to the agency.
• Deviations from the assigned schedule
• Individual declining specific tasks or requesting unassigned tasks o Individual expecting to be unavailable for a shift or multiple shifts. o Hospitalizations, Rehab, or Facility placement.
• Incidents, accidents or other events that are not aligned with the individual’s plan of care.
• The Personal Care Assistant, must be able to demonstrate competence with assigned ADLs and IADLs and perform these tasks in line with the plan of care. o ADLs may include, but are not limited to:
• Bathing
• Dressing
• Mobility
• Toileting
• Eating
• IADLs may include but are not limited to:
• Cooking
• Cleaning
• Shopping
• Transportation
• Escort
• Companion or Sitter services, as assigned in the care plan
• If additional services are requested, the PCA must notify the RN Field Supervisor for further instruction.
• The PCA may not negotiate additional tasks, service location, or schedule changes directly with the individual. The office must be notified for any alterations, failure to do so may result in termination.
• Be present for Supervisory Visits to be performed by RN Field Supervisor as required.
• Accurately report time and attendance by branch office.
• Time and attendance must be logged in via timesheets, or EVV, as required by payer or Quality Home Staffing.
• Required documenting and reporting as assigned by RN Field Supervisor
• Immediately report concerns of Abuse, Neglect or Exploitation to the office
• Cell phones may not be used during assignment, unless approved for EVV services, as instructed
• Report planned absences to the office as soon as possible so the scheduled outage may be reassigned to another PCA.
• Be an advocate for individuals needing other community services or a high level of care.
• Dress appropriately and professionally.
• Wear nametag at all times during assignment
• For infection control purposes, Personal Protective Equipment must be used appropriately during assignment.
• Comply with rules and requirements with specific programs, as assigned
• Other duties, as assigned.

Qualifications

• High school graduate of equivalent
• Eighteen (18) years of age or older.
• An individual’s criminal history check complying with 6.0 Clinical Coverage Policy 3L.
• Do not have a finding on the North Carolina Health Care Registry in accordance with G.S.131E256
• Experience in Home and Community Based Services, preferred.
• Current Tb Skin Test
• Punctuality
• Desire to help those at home
• Professional demeanor and appearance.
• Have reliable transportation and proof of current automobile insurance.
• Can demonstrate competence providing assigned tasks

Acknowledgement:

All job requirements in the job description provided indicate the minimum level of knowledge, skills, and/or abilities deemed necessary to perform the job competently. Job descriptions are an overview of the duties, responsibilities and requirements of the position. Employees may be required to perform other job-related assignments as requested.

I have read and understand the job requirements, responsibilities and expectations set forth in the job description provided for my position. I attest that I am able to perform the essential job functions as outlined with or without any reasonable accommodations.