Personal Care Assistant (PCA) - The Caring Company - CareConnect : Job Details

We're looking flexible (part time, full time or Flexible schedule) Personal Care Assistants in Venango County, PA (see above) to be at the heart of our client's care. As a home health aide with The caring Company you will provide exceptional care that our clients rely on to stay safe at home.Duties:Provide general attention to Patient's non-medical needs in accordance with a Plan of CareProvides companionship for patients including talking and listening, reading aloud, providing social and emotional supportPromote the Patient's mental alertness through involvement in activities of interestProvides emotional support and promotes a sense of well-beingProvide for a clean, safe, and healthy environment for patients and family membersProvides light housekeeping tasks including laundering of patient's garments and linensPrepare and serve meals as directed and ensure dishes are washed and kitchens is clean after each mealAssists Patient in completing necessary phone calls, letter writing, etc.Accompanies Patient on walks, community trips, doctor's office, bank, beauty salons, etc.Reminds patient to take self-administered medications.Observes and reports any changes in the patient's mental, physical, emotional condition, or home situation to immediate supervisor in a timely manner.Qualifications:Minimum of ninth education; high school diploma or GED preferred.Must demonstrate satisfactory completions of any stated mandated training.Applicant must be bondable and meet or exceed minimum qualifications for each of the following background checks:criminal background investigation, professional reference checks and give permission to submit to random drug testing.Must satisfactorily complete the following:Complete and pass CCHC's Competency Training Test the following subject areas:ConfidentialityPatient control and the independent living philosophy.Instrumental activities of daily living.Recognizing changes in the Patient that need to be addressed.Basic infection control.Universal precautions.Handling of emergencies.Documentation.Recognizing and reporting abuse or neglect.Dealing with difficult behaviors.AmbulationBathingSkin CareShavingMouth CareDressingHair CareHiring Locations:CrawfordCountyArie CountyMercer CountyVenango CountyIf you are a compassionate individual who is dedicated to providing high-quality care to patients in their homes, we would love to hear from you. Join our team of dedicated home health aides and make a difference in the lives of those in need.PandoLogic. Keywords:Personal Care Assistant (PCA), Location:Edinboro, PA - 16444 , PL:542#######.