Overview
Join our compassionate healthcare team as a Home Health Aide (HHA) Personal Care Assistant (PCA), where your dedication and caring nature will make a meaningful difference in the lives of our clients. In this vital role, you will provide personalized in-home care to individuals across various stages of health and wellness, promoting independence, comfort, and dignity. Whether assisting with daily activities or supporting complex medical needs, your efforts will foster a safe and nurturing environment for those in your care. This paid position offers an opportunity to grow professionally while delivering exceptional patient-centered support.
Responsibilities
- Assist clients with Activities of Daily Living (ADLs), including bathing, dressing, grooming, and mobility support using patient transfer methods and equipment such as Hoyer lifts.
- Monitor and document patient health status by observing vital signs, recognizing changes, and maintaining accurate medical records in Electronic Health Record (EHR) systems.
- Administer medications and perform catheter care following home healthcare regulations and medical terminology standards.
- Support clients with meal preparation, light housekeeping, laundry, and cleaning to ensure a safe and hygienic living environment.
- Provide specialized dementia, Alzheimer’s, memory care, hospice, or end-of-life care tailored to individual needs while maintaining patient confidentiality in compliance with HIPAA.
- Communicate effectively with clients and their families to ensure understanding of care plans and address concerns promptly.
- Follow safety protocols including first aid, CPR certification requirements, and proper patient transfer techniques to prevent injury during caregiving activities.
Requirements
- Prior experience working with geriatric patients or individuals with developmental disabilities is highly preferred.
- Knowledge of medical terminology, vital signs measurement, medication administration, and basic life support (BLS/CPR).
- Experience with EMR/EHR systems for documentation; familiarity with home health agency procedures is advantageous.
- Ability to perform heavy lifting and assist with mobility using appropriate patient transfer methods such as Hoyer lifts or other equipment.
- Strong communication skills coupled with a compassionate approach to caregiving; patience and adaptability are essential.
- Valid certification in first aid and CPR; ongoing training in hospice care, dementia care, or home & community care is a plus.
- Compliance with all home health care regulations; ability to maintain patient confidentiality under HIPAA standards.
Join us in delivering exceptional home health care assistance that empowers individuals to live safely and comfortably at home. Your dedication can transform lives—apply today!
Pay: $18.00 - $20.00 per hour
Work Location: In person
