Personal Care Assistant - Home Health PCA
About High Country Home Care:
Professional in-home care is much preferred when you, or a loved one, are recovering from a sudden loss of health. Clients who suffer from chronic illnesses agree the warmth and familiarity of home makes life more comfortable and manageable. High Country Home Care has been a source for quality in-home services in Newland and surrounding areas for over 30 years.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Assist ambulatory client with mobility and toileting
Provide care for normal, unbroken skin
Assist with personal hygiene by setting up the supplies needed for the client to complete hair and scalp grooming and fingernail grooming
Assist with bathing by assisting in and out of shower, tub and basin
Shave client
Provide basic first aid
Make unoccupied bed
Assist limited function client with dressing
Assist with meal preparation and cutting up food for client
Assist in and encourage physical activities and/or prescribed exercises
Assist with following budget prepared by case manager
Assist to find/use community services
Perform reading and writing tasks
Provide companionship/emotional support
Demonstrate and assist with basic housekeeping tasks (sweeping, vacuuming, dusting, mopping, dishes, etc)
Assist in organizing household routine
Assist in purchasing clothing or other household items
Assist with planning and preparing proper meals
Skills [must have competency demonstrated and verified by RN before performing]
Apply Ace bandages, TED’s, binders
Apply/remove prosthetic devices for stable clients
Assist client with self-monitoring of temperature, pulse, blood pressure and weight
Education/Experience
Benefits:
401(k) with company match
Flexible schedule
Paid Time Off for Full Time
Bereavement Pay
Bonuses
Dental and Vision Insurance
Life insurance
Holiday Pay
Continuing education assistance
Schedule:
Day shift, Evening shift
Monday to Friday
Weekends as needed
Work Location: In person
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, PRN