In Home Patient Care Assistant - PCA

Overview

At Avenues Home Care, our caregivers are our front line and most common representative. As an In Home Patient Care Assistant - PCA, you will be caring for the elderly, vulnerable, disabled and most often those that cannot care for themselves. You are required to keep the client’s needs above all else and perform the following duties with the utmost care.

Our office provides caregivers for the local area including Rossville, Woodland Hills, Lakeview, and many others.

• Assist the client with Activities of Daily Living (ADLs) as specified in the client’s plan of care created during intake. Activities may include bathing, dressing, grooming, other personal hygiene, toileting, transferring, eating and continence care.
• Assist with medication assistance, housekeeping services, laundry, meal preparation, feeding, shopping, transportation to and from appointments and companionship.
• Other household tasks as specified in the client’s plan of care
• Report daily activity to your supervisor through the agency management system and daily activity logs, with other communication avenues as needed (phone calls, emails, agency app, face to face, etc.).

• Full Time
• Part Time
• 8 Hour Shifts
• 10 Hour Shifts
• 12 Hour Shifts
• PRN
• Short Shift

• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Paid Mileage
• Flexible Schedules
• Work/Life Balance
• Overtime Pay
• PPE Provided
• Holiday Pay
• Referral Bonuses
• Mentorship Program Available
• Additional pay for "White Glove Services"

• Practice safety in all activities concerning Avenues Home Care clients
• Be required to lift or push up to 50 pounds
• Demonstrate honesty, accountability and integrity
• Provide superior care to Avenues Home Care clients
• Remain vigilant of any potential care concerns or change in condition
• Keep your personal appearance in compliance with Avenues Home Care policies, including dress code
• Be timely in reporting for shifts or making scheduling changes
• Report any suspected abuse or neglect immediately to the proper chain of command, as required by law
• Document any behavior, events, conditions or people that are out of the ordinary
• Maintain confidentiality of records, correspondence, etc.
• Attend meetings and in-services as requested
• Abide by all policies and procedures set forth by the Company
• Ensure protection of confidential information stored, handled, or maintained by following Company policies and HIPAA regulations
• Other duties as assigned

• Work requires good communication skills.
• Ability to follow verbal and written assignments.
• Demonstrate proficiency with Homecare Company Management System—Clear Care

• Must possess required skills and be able to explain and demonstrate, with or without reasonable accommodations, that the essential functions of the job can be performed.
• Maintain an established work schedule
• Effective interpersonal and communications skills including tact and diplomacy
• Effective organizational and planning skills with attention to detail and follow through
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships
• Maintain confidentiality of work-related information and materials
• Maintain “Fit for Duty” physical condition, a valid driver’s license, automobile insurance and the following minimum requirements:
  • 18 Years of Age or Older
  • CNA License or PCA License REQUIRED
  • CPR & First Aid Certifications
  • Negative TB test is required
  • Reliable Transportation

Prior experience assisting with ADLs or caring for elderly, disabled and other vulnerable clients

• Telephone and/or Smartphone or Tablet
• Personal Protective Equipment

• Work safely and follow safety rules
• Report unsafe working conditions and behavior