Personal Care Associate (PCA)

VNA & Hospice of the Southwest Region; Bennington (VT); On-site; USD 20,664 - 27,552; Part time

Job summary

VNA & Hospice of the Southwest Region in Bennington, Vermont, is seeking a per diem Personal Care Attendant (PCA) to assist in carrying out client care plans. The successful candidate will perform various patient care tasks, including daily living activities, and communicate effectively with patients and staff. Qualifications include a High School diploma, being at least 18 years old, and a valid driver's license. Experience in home care or hospice is preferred.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age.
• Valid state driver's license, vehicle and automobile insurance required.
• Must show proof of auto insurance at time of employment.

Responsibilities

• Assist in carrying out a client plan of care.
• Collect and report patient and family data.
• Perform interventions and procedures to ensure safe quality of care.
• Perform various patient care tasks including daily living activities.
• Communicate clinical information effectively to patients and staff.

Skills

Home care and/or hospice experience

Communication skills

Ability to perform daily living activities

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

VNA & Hospice of the Southwest Region of Rutland

VNA & Hospice of the Southwest Region of Rutland is looking for a per diem Personal Care Attendant (PCA) for Bennington County.

About VNA & Hospice of the Southwest Region

Based in Vermont, we are one of the largest non‑profit home health and hospice care agency that delivers 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.