Personal Care Service Provider (PCSP): Home Care

As a Personal Care Service Provider, you will be responsible for providing compassionate and personalized care to clients needing assistance with daily living activities; ensuring their comfort, safety, and well-being. Working under the supervisor of the RN assigned to the case, Director of Client Services, or Director of Operations, you will support clients with tasks such as dressing, bathing, grooming, personal care, meal preparation, medication reminders, light housekeeping, and companionship.

Pay

$17.00 - $20.00 per hour, depending on experience.

Responsibilities

Assist the client with personal hygiene (bathing, shampoo, shaving and oral hygiene) Plans and prepares nutritious meals or modified diets as prescribed by a physician Assists with activities of daily living which include dressing, ambulation, toileting, and safe transfer techniques as directed by the Plan of Care Prompts client to take self-administered medications as per the care plan Works with other community agencies involved with the client as directed by the Plan of Care Assists with treatments/therapies as ordered by physician and approved and supervised by RN and Plan of Care Carries out assignments as instructed by care plan and notifies RN when unable to do so. If RN is unavailable, notify the Director of Client Services Reports changes in clients’ condition or home situation immediately to the office Use of Mobile App for electronic record of visit, including activity, time, and mileage Performs routine housekeeping duties as related to a safe and comfortable environment for the client as directed by the Plan of Care Accompany the client to necessary appointments, only when authorized by the office Respect the cultural and religious practices of the client and their families Conduct oneself in a manner that promotes safety Educational and Professional: High School Diploma or GED Show evidence of fulfilling the State health requirements Valid drivers’ license Must be 18 years or older Successfully complete 12 in-services by December 1 of current year 6 Hours initial of Dementia Training and 4 hours yearly continued Knowledge and Abilities: Knowledgeable in-home care rules and regulations Be aware of and adhere to all HIPAA rules and regulations and must be an active participant in safety measures for ensuring confidentiality of information as it relates to clients and this agency Good oral, written and reading communication skills. Have the ability to understand verbal and written instructions. Read and write documentation. Resourcefulness, flexibility, and integrity. Ability to work independently. Ability to function in a team oriented environment Ability to make meaningful observations and write brief and accurate reports when necessary Physical Demands: Lifting, carrying, pushing, or pulling up to 50 pounds Patient transfers with no assistance for direct patient care Standing, walking, stair climbing, stooping, kneeling, and crouching while administering patient care in the home Reaching and handling Adequate eyesight for reading, writing, driving, and performing tasks Aptitudes: Have the ability to understand verbal and written instructions. Read and write documentation in patient record. Work with the hands and fingers to manipulate large and small objects. Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision) Retirement Plan (401k) Paid Time Off Mileage Reimbursement Flexible Scheduling