Personal Care Assistants (PCA)

Right at Home; Barnstable (MA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay $20.00–$23.00/hr

Flexible schedules

Medical benefits: vision & dental

401(k) retirement plan

Mobile clock in/out

Paid travel time between clients &/or;

Paid mileage

Positive work environment

Recognition & team events

Job summary

Right at Home Hilton Head/Savannah is seeking Home Health Aides (HHA) and Personal Care Assistants (PCA) to provide compassionate in-home care in Massachusetts. You’ll assist with daily living activities, meal prep and light housekeeping, while following nurse instructions and care plans.

We offer competitive hourly pay, flexible schedules and benefits including medical, vision and dental, plus a 401(k). A valid driver’s license and reliable transportation are helpful.

Qualifications

• Six months experience as a Home Health Aide (HHA) and/or Personal Care Assistant (PCA) in health care.
• Must have a sympathetic attitude toward the care of the sick, and ability to deal with the demands of the job.
• Reads, writes, speaks and understands English as needed for the job.
• Must have a valid driver’s license and access to insured transportation.

Responsibilities

• Assist patients with activities of daily living including personal hygiene, ambulation, eating, dressing, shaving, light housekeeping and other household tasks.
• Provide meals and may work in kitchen to prepare simple dishes.
• Perform tasks taught by a nurse, such as ostomy care, dressing changes, ROM exercises and vital signs.
• Support with prescribed care plans and monitor patient well-being.

Education

High school degree or GED

Job description

Pay and Benefits:

We believe that our Home Health Aides (HHA) and/or Personal Care Assistants (PCA) are the heart of our business. Without you, we couldn’t build meaningful relationships with our clients, put a smile on their face or be the highlight of our day. It is hard to put a price on helping others but we know how important you are and value the impact you would make day in and day out for our clients. In taking this position, you would receive:

• Competitive pay ($20.00-$23.00 an hour)
  • Pay may vary by location, level of training and type of shift
• Flexible schedules (Shifts can be arranged to fit your schedule)
• Medical benefits, including vision and dental
• 401 (k) retirement plan
• Mobile clock in/out
  • Make a difference, develop meaningful relationships and meet new people
  • Give back to those who need you most (our clients need you now more than ever before!)
  • Paid travel time in between clients and paid mileage
  • Extremely positive work environment
  • Recognition, celebrations and great team interactions!

What You’ll Do and Who You Are:

You’re the honest, likable, energetic and approachable type, and are able to get along and verbally communicate easily with people at all levels. You listen well, have great decision making skills and are passionate about your customer focus. You’re never short of a smile and take real pride in your work by being resourceful, accountable, and adaptable and you cope well under pressure, take initiative and thrive on a challenge. Integrity is one of your core values as you do not ethically cut corners. You make a great first impression as you are professional and kind in your demeanor and approach.

You don’t mind getting a little dirty … this could include (but is not limited to) assisting the patient with activities of daily living such as providing assistance with personal hygiene (toileting, bathing, care of mouth, skin and hair), ambulation, eating, dressing, shaving, light housekeeping, and other household chores.

You don’t have to be a gourmet chef but you can prepare a good meal and work your way around a kitchen.

You are able to perform other assigned activities which are taught by a nurse, for a specific patient, which includes but is not limited to:

• Assisting with the change of ostomy appliances
• Reinforcement of dressings (non-sterile)
• Assisting with the use of devices for aid in daily living (cane, walker, wheelchair or lift device)
• Assisting with prescribed range of motion exercises
• Assisting with self-administered simple urine tests for sugar acetone or albumin (may not interpret results)
• Measuring and preparing special diets
• Measuring intake and output
• Taking vital signs (temperature, pulse, respirations and blood pressure)
• Application of an external (condom-type) catheter
• Assisting with application of arm sling, arm splint or leg splint

Must Haves:

• High school degree and/or a G.E.D. certificate
• Six months experience as a Home Health Aide (HHA) and/or Personal Care Assistant (PCA) in health care (in homes or facilities) and successful completion of a State approved Nurse Aide or Home Health Aide (HHA) and/or Personal Care Assistant (PCA) course
• Must have a sympathetic attitude toward the care of the sick, and ability to deal effectively with the demands of the job
• Meets the requirements for employees providing direct patient care
• Read, write, speak and understand English as needed for the job
• Have a valid driver’s license and use of an insured automobile for work or access to adequate transportation

Why Right at Home?

We truly believe that where you work matters, and as a company that believes in improving the lives of those we serve, we think we know a thing or two about what makes our employees happy.

Here is what our employees say about us:

“It’s wonderful to work for a company that treats their employees with the same care and respect they want us to provide to clients.” - Linda

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If you need assistance with this application or hiring process to accommodate a disability, you may request an accommodation at any time by contacting us. These responsibilities are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this position. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of employees.

Each Right at Home office and business is independently owned and operated under a franchise agreement with Right at Home, LLC. Right at Home, LLC is not the employer or joint employer of the employees of any of its franchised offices. For comments, questions or to learn more about Right at Home, please visit www.rightathome.net.