Personal Care Aide (PCA)

Avid Health at Home Illinois LLC; Town of Texas (WI); Sur place; USD 17 000 - 25 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Competitive pay, paid weekly

Flexible Schedule

Paid Time Off

Holiday Pay

Ongoing training

401k plan with company match

Employee referral bonus

Performance based bonus

401k plan with company match

Résumé du poste

A home care service provider in Wisconsin is seeking compassionate Caregivers to join their client care team. Caregivers will provide essential personal care services and assist with household tasks as part of clients' care plans. The position offers both full-time and part-time hours, with flexible shifts available including days, nights, and weekends. In addition to competitive pay, caregivers enjoy benefits such as ongoing training, paid time off, and a 401k plan with company match.

Qualifications

• Must have a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Reliable transportation with a valid driver's license.
• Customer service-oriented and prepared to liaise with clients.

Responsabilités

• Provide personal care services to clients in their homes.
• Assist clients with daily activities and household tasks.
• Document services accurately within established time parameters.
• Prepare meals per dietary needs and perform light housekeeping.

Connaissances

Effective communication skills

Customer service oriented

Ability to lift 25 pounds

Confident working independently

Formation

High school diploma or equivalent

Description du poste

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.

JOIN OUR TEAM!

Avid is hiring Caregivers - paraprofessional members of our client care team to provide selected personal care services and limited related household tasks as part of the client’s plan of care.

We offer Full and Part-Time hours! Day, night, and weekend shifts, variable shifts, as well as overnight shifts available.

Responsibilities

• Implements and provides 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 activities of daily living and personal care in accordance with the care plan including:
• Assisting or performing 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).
• Transfers.
• Assisting with ambulation with or without mechanical aids.
• Assisting 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 in accordance with the care plan:
• Maintenance of a clean, safe, and healthy environment.
• Planning and preparing meals according to specific dietary requirements of the client, and if necessary, feeding the client.
• 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.
• Providing companionship and stimulation for the client including reading, walks, etc.; and accompanying the client to doctors or other 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 documents shift details and services accurately within established time parameters.
• Ensures 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 coordinator, supervisor, 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.
• Ensure all HIPAA regulations are adhered to.
• Follow all agency policies and procedures.
• All other duties as assigned

You have a lot to offer! And so do we!

Benefits

• Competitive pay, paid weekly
• Flexible Schedule
• Paid Time Off
• Holiday Pay
• Shift Differential
• Ongoing training
• Employee referral bonus
• Performance based bonus
• 401k plan with company match

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.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Open to new graduates and those re-entering the workforce!

Requirements

Other Skills/Requirements:

• Must have high school diploma or equivalent
• Reliable transportation, with valid driver's license and auto Insurance
• 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