Personal Care Aide - Aberdeen, KY

Avid Health at Home; Maysville (KY); On-site; USD 29,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Flexible schedules

Shift differential

Paid time off

401(k) with company match

Online training

Job summary

Avid Health at Home is seeking compassionate PCA/HHA/CNA professionals to provide in-home care across Kentucky communities. You will deliver ADL/IADL support, assist with personal care, mobility, and medication reminders, and help families maintain a safe, comfortable home environment.

We offer flexible schedules, weekly pay, and ongoing training; full-time and part-time positions available. Join a team dedicated to patient-centered care and improving quality of life for clients in their own

Qualifications

• Current PCA or CNA certification is required.
• CPR certification preferred but not required.
• Reliable transportation to client locations.
• Good communication skills to liaise with clients and families.
• Bilingual preferred (English/Spanish).
• Able to lift up to 25 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day ADL and IADL support as ordered by the plan of care.
• Assist with personal care (baths, grooming, dressing) per care plan.
• Assist with ambulation and mobility.
• Support client with therapy exercises per the plan.
• Assist with light housekeeping and meal preparation.
• Provide companionship and accompany to medical appointments.
• Accurately document shift details and services within time parameters.
• Maintain safety and confidentiality, following universal precautions.

Skills

PCA/CNA certification

Reliable transportation

Effective communication

Bilingual English/Spanish

Independent worker

Job description

Description

Avid Health delivers exceptional personalized in-home care services by hiring compassionate people who believe in taking care of our clients, fellow employees, and the communities we serve. We believe in Access, Value-Based Care, Innovation, and Dedication to Quality. A Kentucky / Ohio Provider of Choice, currently serving people in 42 counties across the stateliness. We are hiring multiple candidates for a full time or part time PCA /HHA or CNA position.

Requirements

• Current PCA or CNA certification in North Carolina
• CPR Certification, preferred but not required

Other Requirements/Skills:

• Reliable transportation
• Must be customer service oriented and prepared to liaise with clients, their families and other care providers
• Confident working independently
• Effective communication skills, both verbal and written
• Willingness to embrace technology/utilize computerized systems
• Ability to lift 25 pounds
• Bilingual preferred, but not required

Responsibilities:

• Implement and provide day-to-day Activities of Daily Living (ADL) and Instrumental Activities of Daily Living (IADL) support to clients within their home as ordered by the physician’s plan of treatment and client’s plan of care
• Appropriately assist clients with ADL and personal care in accordance with the client's care plan
• Assist or perform personal care including: baths (tub, shower, bed), mouth care, denture care, skin care, foot care (no toenail cutting), grooming (shampoo, comb hair, shave, file nails), dressing and undressing activities, elimination (toilet, commode, urinal, bedpan) and transfers
• Assist with ambulation with or without mechanical aids
• Assist the client with therapy exercises under the direction of a Registered Therapist
• Appropriately assist with household tasks directly related to the client’s health and care plan
• Maintenance of a clean, safe, and healthy environment
• Plan and prepare meals according to specific dietary requirements of the client and feed as necessary
• Light housekeeping of client’s immediate environment
• Laundry of clients bedding and clothing
• Assistance in completing activities such as shopping/grocery, errands, and appointments outside of the home
• Provide companionship and stimulation for the client including reading, walks, etc. and accompany to medical appointments
• Utilize equipment in an appropriate and safe manner
• Remind client for self-administration of medication
• Do Not Administer Medications.Medications include eye drops, ear drops, ointments, pills, suppositories, injections, herbal remedies, and over-the-counter medications such as Tylenol, Aspirin, vitamins, and minerals
• Accurately document shift details and services accurately within established time parameters
• Ensure the safety of clients and self. Follows Universal Precautions and demonstrates safe hand-washing techniques
• Observes the client’s general physical, emotional, and mental status, and report all changes in the client’s conditions, family situation, or incidents during shift immediately to agency and client’s designated representative (as instructed by employer)
• Maintain and improve skills through attendance with staff development programs and in-service education requirements
• Maintain confidentiality in all professional areas and consider the needs of clients and their families, other employees, physicians, visitors, and all members of the community in an informative, courteous, and compassionate manner.

Benefits:

• Competitive experience-based pay
• Weekly Pay (daily pay accessible through TapCheck)
• Flexible Schedules
• Shift Differential
• Paid Time Off (both part-time and full-time employees)
• Holiday Pay
• Employee referral bonus
• 401 K with company match
• Paid online learning and in-person training

Additional benefits for eligible Full-Time (30+ hours) employees:

• Medical Insurance, with company contribution
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Life and AD&D Insurance
• Short and Long-Term Disability Insurance

Avid Health at Home is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Requirements

Qualifications:

1. Licensure/Certification: Current certification/registration with the applicable state agency
2. Current PCA certification.
3. Be in compliance with all existing regulations and company policies.
4. CPR preferred and may be required for some clients.
5. Must meet transportation, language, and cultural requirements specific to branch needs.
6. PCAs are required to possess a sympathetic attitude toward the care of the sick, ability to read, write and carry out directions and maturity to deal effectively with the demands of the job.
7. Other Hours of Work: Varies on a case-by-case basis, variable hour employee.

Additional Requirements:

Bi-lingual – English/Spanish a plus.