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SalaryOpen Arms Home Care is currently looking for experienced HHA\PCA - a home care aide is responsible for providing services to clients at home needing care and assistance during the day and/or night under the direction of Open Arms Home Care policies, protocols and procedures.
*Shifts may vary, PRN shifts available currently. Full time and Part time shifts vary case by case.*
Essential Job Functions:
- Assists clients with personal hygiene, physical comfort, nutritional needs, and household activities to ensure a safe and clean environment.
- Communicates effectively and efficiently with the client, family, and/or caregiver regarding client's needs and the services provided.
- Utilizes techniques of positioning, body mechanics and body alignment.
- Understands rationale and principles related to maintenance of skin integrity and need for infection control.
- Ensures client's rights, including confidentiality of care.
- Conducts services in a caring, professional and ethical manner at all times.
- Assists with performance of procedures to ensure the physical well-being and comfort of the client.
- Responds appropriately to emergencies.
- Participates with office schedulers and the Open Arms Home Care coordinator in a plan for client services and scheduled home visits.
- Submits legible, timely and accurate documentation for billing and payroll purposes.
- Able to work independently including prioritizing schedule of visits with minimum supervision.
- Must be able to work weekend requirements and variable shifts as needed.
- Must be dependable and able to report to assignments on time.
- Communicates in a timely manner with office staff regarding delayed arrivals or absences from assignments.
- Maintains a positive, respectful and professional attitude.
- Participates in process to maintain internal and external customer satisfaction.
- Performs all tasks according to policies regarding Infection Control and Universal Precautions.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Typical Shifts:
- Day Shift
- Evening Shift
- Night Shift
Typical Schedule:
- Flexible
- Every Weekend
- Monday to Friday
- No Weekends
- Some Weekends
- Weekends Only
Qualifications And Requirements:
- Minimum age of 18 years required.
- Good verbal, written and reading skills in English.
- Be able to drive yourself to and from your assignments.
- Previous experience applicable to position
- Bilingual: English\Spanish a plus
Education:
- High School Diploma or equivalent
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, PRN
