HHA/ PCA

DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:

* Offer personal care and assistance to patients following their care plan

* Help patients to get in and out of bed, and with ambulation

* Learn from health personnel and administer prescribed exercises to patients

* Prepare therapeutic diets and other meals and help patients to eat them

* Help patients in using urinals, bedpans, or commodes, or to the bathroom

* Provide domestic and house-hold services to enhance patients’ self-care at home

* Remind and assist patients in applying or taking self-administered medications

* Perform activities such as bladder hygiene care, changing colostomy bags, taking of non-sterile dressing and vital signs, and other activities taught by a healthcare professional

* Report to the case manager or supervising therapist or nurse observed changes in patient’s needs and condition

* Document services performed or provided, as well as all communication with other healthcare service providers

* Take necessary action in case of emergency and quickly report case to the supervisor

* Adhere to agency policy and time frame, complete and submit daily progress notes, expense reports, time cards, schedule logs, and changes in schedule

* Take part in care coordination meetings

* Ensure assignments are well organized, planned, prioritized, and completed following agency guidelines

* Establish relationships and trust with patients and their families

* Help to maintain the client’s independence

* Accompany the patient to outdoor chores and appointments

* Be able to work between 13 - 40 plus per week

Job Types:

Part-time, Temporary, Contract Pay: $16.00 - $18.00 per hour

COVID-19 considerations:

All workers are required to wear a mask and adhere to all covid-19 government requirements

Other:

Companion, Homemaker, Personal Assistance, Escort & Transport Care
CPR certification, comprehensive background check
professional references, negative TB skin test or X-ray, updated physical

NYS HHA/PCA certificate

• Full-time
• Part-time
• Temporary

Full Time /Part Time/ Per Diem Positions in Westchester County.

Flexible Scheduling, Competitive Salary

Required Qualifications:

* New York Certification PCA/HHA

* CPR Experience

* Must pass mandatory New York Department of Health Criminal Background Check

* Drivers License ( Preffered)

* Covod 19 Vaccine (MANDATORY)

* Drug Screen Testing

* Physical (Within one year)

* Musrt be people person

• 8 hour shift
• 10 hour shift
• 12 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• Weekend availability