Immediate Need. Companion Caregiver (Possible COVID-19 - Additional pay will apply)

Position Description 

The Personal Care Assistant provides assistance toindividuals who might have been exposed or diagnosed with COVID-19 withactivities of daily living and certain “hands on” care such as personal hygienecare, toileting and elimination of waste, assistance with reminders to takemedications, transfers, and ambulation. The Personal Care Assistant alsoprovides certain companion tasks such as: accompanying client to appointments,tasks related to the maintenance of a healthy and stable living environment forthe client, personal laundry, light housekeeping, and other similar activitiesof daily living.  The provision of “hands on” care as described above iscontingent upon licensing requirements within the state of practice.

If placed in a COVID-19 Positive environment, the employeewill remain there until the assignment is over while earning hazard pay in additionto the base rate

Since the position handles cases that might have been exposedor have been diagnosed with COVID-19, proper PPE will be provided foremployees. The employees will also receive Hazard pay forall worked hours 

Responsibilities

• Assists patient with personal care activities including bathing, oral hygiene, preparation and feeding of meals, dressing and undressing, ambulation, and other activities as needed
• Might come in contact with COVID-19 Patients, PPE provided
• Performs duties as assigned in an accurate and timely manner
• Maintains confidentiality of all clients’ information according to HIPAA standards
• Safeguards the client/patient by observing appropriate infection control procedures including but not limited to universal precautions
• Notifies the office of any abnormal findings or conditions
• Adheres to the standards, policies, procedures of the Company
• Maintains current knowledge of CDC guidelines for COVID-19
• Arrives at the Client’s home on time and leaves when shift schedule is complete
• Represents the Company with a positive image at all times
• Demonstrates flexibility and adaptability in meeting the needs of all clients
• Effectively communicates with the office staff, including availability to work
• Adheres to time and attendance policies
• Provides requirements-related information (Annual PPD, In-services, etc.) in a timely fashion; follows all other compliance standards at all times
• Performs other Personal Care Assistant  duties as assigned/necessary

Requirements

• One (1) year of Personal Care Assistant experience within the last three (3) years providing “hands-on” personal care preferred
• CPR certified
• State Personal Care Assistant licensure or certification where required
• Ability to adhere to time and attendance policies
• Ability to carry out tasks in a professional manner and adhere to policies regarding professionalism and boundaries
• Must demonstrate a compassionate nature and possess strong people skills
• Ability to effectively elicit/provide information to and from appropriate individuals (including, but not limited to, supervisors, co-workers, clients) via strong communication skills; proficiency in the English language may be required
• Computer proficiency required

Job type: Part-timeand Full-time

Hours: Mornings, Days,Nights, Overnights, and Weekends available