Quality Private Duty is looking for a Personal Care Assistant (PCA) to join our team.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Completion of a basic aide training program consistent with state requirements,
- Working knowledge of the home health care program and previous experience
- providing home health visits preferred.
- Has received the appropriate PCA training related to the following:
- Principles of nutrition and meal preparation.
- Procedure for maintaining a clean, healthful and pleasant environment.
- That all changes in client condition must be reported to the nurse.
- Maintaining the ethics and confidentiality of client care.
- Valid TN Driver's License.
- Auto insurance as required by agency.
COMPANY PERKS:
- Flexible Schedule
- Sign on bonus
- Paid time off
- Six paid holidays, including birthday
- Free life insurance
- Vision, Dental and Health insurance
- 401K Match
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Helps the client to maintain good personal hygiene.
- Assists in maintaining a healthful, safe environment.
- Plans and prepares nutritious meals.
- Assists with certain treatments as ordered by the physician and approved and supervised by the nurse.
- Gives simple emotional and psychological support to the client and other members of the household.
- Prepares a report of his/her visit on the day it is performed and incorporates it into the clinical record weekly.
- Reports any changes in the client's mental or physical condition or in the home situation to her/his immediate supervisor.