Personal Care Associate (PCA)

Rutland Area Visiting Nurse Association & Hospice; Bennington (VT); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Part time

Job summary

A caring medical organization in Bennington County is seeking a Personal Care Attendant (PCA) to assist in implementing client care plans. The role involves performing activities of daily living, collecting patient data, and ensuring effective communication with patients and staff. Ideal candidates will have a High School diploma, be 18 years or older, and preferably have experience in home care and/or hospice. This is a per diem position offering flexibility in scheduling.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age.
• Prior home care and/or hospice experience preferred.
• Valid state driver's license and auto insurance required.

Responsibilities

• Assist in carrying out a client plan of care.
• Collect patient and family data and report findings to supervisor.
• Perform patient care tasks including activities of daily living.

Skills

Effective communication

Patient care tasks

Data collection

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

VNA & Hospice of the Southwest Region of Rutland is looking for a per diem Personal Care Attendant (PCA) for Bennington County. Would you like to work for a caring and supportive medical company that values its employees? If so, please read on!

ABOUT VNA & HOSPICE OF THE SOUTHWEST REGION

Based in Vermont, we are one of the largest non-profit home health and hospice care agencies that deliver a wide range of advanced medical care with compassion, dependability, and expertise to people of all ages. Our mission is to provide the best care for every person and to put a little more heart and soul into healthcare along the way. We strive to give customized care to individuals with chronic diseases and conditions as well as those who need short-term care. For our services, we have been recognized as one of the nation's top 100 performing home health agencies by HomeCare Elite.

A DAY IN THE LIFE OF A PERSONAL CARE ATTENDANT

Under the supervision of the Home Care Aide Staffing Manager, this position is responsible for assisting in the carrying out of a client plan of care. Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Receives and carries out daily patient assignments.
• Collects patient and family data and reports findings to supervisor.
• Performs interventions and procedures as directed to ensure the safe effective quality of care for patients.
• Performs a variety of patient care tasks including, but not limited to activities of daily living, collection of vital signs, ambulation/exercises, homemaking, etc.
• Effectively communicates clinical information—both verbally and in writing—to patients, their representatives, and home care staff, ensuring timely and appropriate reporting.

QUALIFICATIONS

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Must be 18 years of age.
• Prior home care and/or hospice experience preferred.
• Valid state driver's license, vehicle and automobile insurance required. Ability to successfully pass pre-employment driver record, criminal, adult and child abuse background check/review required. Must show proof of auto insurance at time of employment.

READY TO JOIN OUR TEAM?

We understand your time is valuable, so we have a very quick and easy application process. If you feel that you would be right for this job, please fill out our initial 3-minute, mobile-friendly application. We look forward to meeting you!