Personal Care Assistant (28527)

Action Health Staffing; Ernul (NC); On-site; USD 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent Pay

Great Benefits

Job summary

Action Health Staffing & Home Care Services is seeking a Personal Care Aide to support clients in their homes. The role requires a High School diploma (preferred), at least 6 months of caregiving experience, and the ability to read and write.

You will be accountable to the Home Care Manager or placing facility staff. Responsibilities include following the client’s care plan, using EVV to complete daily tasks and timesheets, assisting with basic personal care, meals, hygiene, transfers, and

Qualifications

• 6 months caregiving experience required.
• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Ability to read and write.

Responsibilities

• Follow client’s care plan tasks in home or via app.
• Complete daily tasks via EVV and timesheets.
• Assist with bathing, grooming, ambulation, meal prep, and transfers as specified.

Skills

Caregiving

Patient care

Documentation

Education

High School diploma

Tools

EVV (Electronic Visit Verification)

Job description

Personal Care Assistant Needed!!!!!Mon-FriExcellent Pay!!! Great Benefits!!!

Action Health Staffing& Home Care Services Job DescriptionPersonal Care Aide Education: High School diploma preferred. Must have the ability to read and write. Experience/Qualifications: At least 6 months of caregiving experience required. Experience must be able to be validated through references. Must be 18 years of age or older. All Personal Care Aides are accountable to the Home Care Manager of Action Health Staffing in regard to rendering client care, or to the employing facility/company in which you are placed. Personal Care Aides are accountable to Action Health Service Manager in regard to staffing issues.

Job Duties/Responsibilities:

• Must follow client's aide plan task provided on app and or in the home.
• Must complete daily task via EVV and or by completing an electronic copy of time sheet.
• Encourage clients with self-help.
• Ability to provide basic personal care such as: bathing, grooming, ambulating, meal preparation (attention being given to special diet needs), assisting with feeding, oral hygiene, assist with limited and standby transfers, and ability to utilize certain special equipment i.e. walkers, wheelchairs, and other personal care task designated on the plan of care.
• Always utilize safety precautions, follow universal precautions, and follow infection control procedures.
• Secondary tasks (for the client only) may include, but are not limited to washing clothes and bed linens, cleaning the client's living space, ironing, buying groceries and preparing meals.
• Always maintain a clean and safe environment and notify Action Health Staffing of any potentially dangerous issues.
• Contact Action Health Staffing regarding any unusual changes noted in the client's condition.
• Always respect client's confidentiality/privacy and Patients' Bill of Rights.
• Always provide quality care to clients. Do not perform any task that is not noted in the client's care plan; do not practice beyond your scope of credentials. Seek guidance from Actions Home Care Manger, or Actions designated staff member when unclear on any task.
• Always be aware of your client's limitations. Be aware of their whereabouts while still offering them privacy.
• Only assist with self-administration of medications – Never administer directly.
• Notify Action Health Staffing immediately if you suspect any abuse, neglect, unsafe living environments, or violation of patient privacy/confidentiality.

This job description does not constitute an employment contract. I have been fully versed on Action Health Staffing's policies and procedures. I have read and understand this job description. __________________________________ ______________________ Employee Signature Date__________________________________ ______________________AHS Representative Date