Personal Care Assistant

VNS Health; Jericho (NY); On-site; USD 27,359 - 27,552; Part time

Job summary

VNS Health seeks a Personal Care Aide (PCA) in Jericho, New York, to assist clients with personal care and daily activities. Responsibilities include providing emotional support, ensuring client safety, and maintaining accurate records of care.

Applicants should have completed a PCA training program and preferably have experience as a PCA. Compensation ranges from $19.86 to $20.00 per hour, reflecting the importance of supporting clients in their homes.

Qualifications

• Successfully completed a New York State Health Department-approved Personal Care Aide training program.
• Prefer a minimum of six (6) months experience as a Personal Care Aide or Home Health Aide.
• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Must be able to lift 25 pounds and perform physical activities.

Responsibilities

• Assist clients with personal care activities including bathing and grooming.
• Help clients with housekeeping tasks and meal preparation.
• Provide safety support using appropriate equipment.
• Transport clients to appointments and social activities.
• Document care provided accurately and communicate with healthcare team.

Skills

Assisting with personal care activities

Light housekeeping

Safety equipment usage

Transportation assistance

Medication reminders

Emotional support

Effective communication

Education

Completed New York State PCA training

Experience as a PCA or HHA

Job description

Overview

Personal Care Aide (PCA) Staff is responsible for assisting clients with their personal care needs, activities of daily living, home environmental support, and safety, including oversight and supervision for all VNS Health Personal Care clients in accordance with their Scope of Practice as a certified PCA. They work under the supervision of the registered nurse.

What You Will Do

• Assists clients with personal care activities, including bathing, mouth care, skin care, grooming, toileting, transferring, and ambulation.
• Assists clients with housekeeping tasks, including planning and preparing meals, feeding, light housekeeping, changing linens, making beds, and laundering clothes and bedding.
• Assists client with safety needs by using equipment (side rails, foot stools, wheelchairs, etc.).
• Assist clients with transportation to appointments, errands, and social activities.
• Reminds client to take their medications at prescribed times.
• Follows the Plan of Care as indicated.
• Provides emotional support and companionship to clients, engaging them in conversation and activities.
• Establishes and maintains effective communication regarding the client’s care with the client, family, and supervising healthcare professionals.
• Maintains accurate records of care provided, including activities, observations, and incidents.
• Completes all VNS Health Personal Care’s records and reports according to agency policy and procedure.
• Accurately documents services provided by VNS Health Personal Care policy on the day services are rendered.
• Communicates and works cooperatively with other members of the healthcare team.

Qualifications

• Successfully completed a New York State Health Department-approved Personal Care Aide training program.
• Prefer a minimum of six (6) months experience as a Personal Care Aide or Home Health Aide.
• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Must be able to lift 25 pounds; sit, stand, bend, stoop, pull, reach, lift, and perform repetitive movements of the upper extremities.

Experience

• One (1) year work experience preferred.

Compensation

$19.86- $20.00 per hour