Personal Care Associate (PCA)

• VNA & Hospice of the Southwest Region of Rutland is looking for a per diem Personal Care Attendant (PCA) for Bennington County.
• Would you like to work for a caring and supportive medical company that values its employees?
• If so, please read on!
• ABOUT VNA & HOSPICE OF THE SOUTHWEST REGION Based in Vermont, we are one of the largest non-profit home health and hospice care agency that delivers a wide range of advanced medical care with compassion, dependability, and expertise to people of all ages.
• Our mission is to provide the best care for every person and to put a little more heart and soul into healthcare along the way.
• We strive to give customized care to individuals with chronic diseases and conditions as well as those who need short-term care.
• For our services, we have been recognized as one of the nation's top 100 performing home health agencies by HomeCare Elite.
• A DAY IN THE LIFE OF A PERSONAL CARE ATTENDANT Under the supervision of the Home Care Aide Staffing Manager, this position is responsible for assisting in the carrying out of a client plan of care.
• Responsibilities include but are not limited to: Receives and carries out daily patient assignments.
• Collects patient and family data and reports findings to supervisor.
• Performs interventions and procedures as directed to ensure the safe effective quality of care for patients.
• Performs a variety of patient care tasks including, but not limited to activities of daily living, collection of vital signs, ambulation/exercises, homemaking, etc.
• Effectively communicates clinical information-both verbally and in writing-to patients, their representatives, and home care staff, ensuring timely and appropriate reporting.

Qualifications

High School diploma or equivalent required. Must be 18 years of age. Prior home care and/or hospice experience preferred. Valid state driver's license, vehicle and automobile insurance required. Ability to successfully pass pre-employment driver record, criminal, adult and child abuse background check/review required. Must show proof of auto insurance at time of employment. READY TO JOIN OUR TEAM? We understand your time is valuable, so we have a very quick and easy application process. If you feel that you would be right for this job, please fill out our initial 3-minute, mobile-friendly application. We look forward to meeting you!