Personal Care Aide

Genuine Heart Home Care is currently looking for experienced HHA\PCA who will be responsible for providing services to clients at home needing care and assistance during the day and under the direction of Agency's Care policies, protocols and procedures.

*This shift is for a specific client needing full time care living in Montgomery County PA. Candidate must live/ be in close proximity to Montco County. The shift will be Monday-Sunday, 9am to 8pm.

Essential Job Duties:

• Assists clients with personal hygiene, physical comfort, nutritional needs, and household activities to ensure a safe and clean environment.
• Communicates effectively and efficiently with the client, family, and/or caregivers regarding client's needs and the services provided.
• Utilizes techniques of positioning, body mechanics and body alignment.
• Understands rationale and principles related to maintenance of skin integrity and need for infection control.
• Ensures client's rights, including confidentiality of care.
• Conducts services in a caring, professional and ethical manner at all times.
• Assists with performance of procedures to ensure the physical well-being and comfort of the client.
• Responds appropriately to emergencies.
• Participates with office schedulers and the Open Arms Home Care coordinator in a plan for client services and scheduled home visits.
• Submits legible, timely and accurate documentation for billing and payroll purposes.
• Able to work independently, including prioritizing schedule of visits with minimum supervision.
• Must be able to work weekend requirements and variable shifts as needed.
• Must be dependable and able to report to assignments on time.
• Communicates in a timely manner with office staff regarding delayed arrivals or absences from assignments.
• Maintains a positive, respectful and professional attitude.
• Participates in process to maintain internal and external customer satisfaction.
• Performs all tasks according to policies regarding Infection Control and Universal Precautions.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications And Requirements:

Minimum age of 18 years required.
Must have homecare experience working with a client.
Good verbal, written and reading skills in English.
Be able to drive yourself to and from your assignments.
Previous experience applicable to position
Bilingual: English\Spanish a plus

Education:

High School Diploma or equivalent