Personal Care Assistant (PCA)
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Personal Care Assistant/Personal Attendent/Nurse Assistant - WacoProvides various personal care and related paraprofessional services in accordance with an established plan of care. Provides for the personal needs and comfort of patients in their homes.Why it is great to be a caregiver with Right at HomeCompetitive wagesShort shift, long distance, and acuity level premiumsMileage/ hours premium between shiftsBirthday pay (4 hours part time and 8 hours full time)Birthday card and monthly part cake at officeEmployee of the WEEK recognitionEmployee of the year recognitionPay advances when the need arisesC.N.A. Scholarships to qualifying employeesBack to School supplies eventSpecial holiday contests and eventsClient referral bonusesCaregiver referral bonusesQuarterly paid trainingComputerized training on demand through RAH UniversityUber/ Lyft available (first time free!)IRA with 3% matchChristmas PartySummer picnicDirect DepositOnline schedules accessible 24/7Input on client care plansFree TX State approved CEUs to maintain CNA certificationOn the job/ case specific trainingAncillary insurances available through Colonial LifeMinimal Essential Coverage insurance through AlieraEssential FunctionsPerforms personal care activities that assist the patient with activities of daily living which include (but are not limited to):Personal hygiene (assisting to bathroom or in using bedpan, bathing, care of mouth, skin and hair)AmbulationEatingDressingShavingPrepares meals and snacks according to instructions.Performs patient-specific activities that are taught by a nurse. These could include (but are not limited to):Assisting with the change of ostomy appliancesReinforcement of dressingsAssisting with prescribed range of motion exercisesMeasuring and preparing special dietsTaking vital signsApplication of an external catheterPerforms homemaking activities which include (but are not limited to):vacuuming, dusting, sweeping or mopping floors, doing dishes, changing bed linens, doing laundry and cleaning bathrooms.QualificationsHigh school graduate or G.E.D certificate preferred.Six months experience as a Personal Care Assistant in healthcare (in homes or facilities).Successful completion of a state-approved Nurse Aide or Personal Care Assistant course.Current CPR certificate is recommended.Ability to read, write, speak and understand English as needed for the job.Possess a valid driver's license and have use of an insured automobile or access to adequate transportation for the job.This position requires 30-40 hours of basic care training.