Personal Care Aide

3 days ago

Canandaigua, United States Happiness House CP Rochester Full time
About the Organization
CP Rochester and Happiness House are private nonprofit health, educational, residential and human service organizations that have been serving communities in the Finger Lakes Region since 1969 and the Greater Rochester Area since 1946. Today with sites in Rochester, Canandaigua, Geneva, Gorham, Midlakes and Waterloo, our agencies offer an array of educational, therapeutic, recreational, residential and family support programs and services for children and adults with and without disabilities. On average, our agencies serve 3,650 families each year and employ approximately 600 people.

Our staff consists of dedicated and knowledgeable professionals and clinicians with expertise in the areas of Special Education, Early Childhood Education, Physical, Occupational, Speech and Music Therapies, Psychology, Service Coordination, Nursing, Dental Services, and Developmental Disabilities.

Committed to serving individuals with autism, traumatic brain injury, neurological impairments, as well as a wide variety of developmental disabilities such as cerebral palsy and Down syndrome, our staff partners with individuals and their families to support them in meeting their goals.

EOE Statement
CP Rochester and Happiness House are an equal opportunity employers. We do not discriminate against employees or applicants in the hiring, promotion, compensation, placement, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence or any other term or condition of employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty or status as a covered veteran, domestic violence victim status, prior arrest and conviction records or any other protected category in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.

Description

*** $1,000 Signing Bonus ***

Job Title: Personal Care Aide (HCSSA) - Canandaigua site, Community based

**Do NOT have to have PCA certification - the agency will provide training**

Pay Rate: $17.00 per hour

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Position Type and Expected Hours of Work: Full time, Part time, and Substitute positions available with varying and flexible hours. Must have evening and weekend availability. This is a community based position.

Qualifications
  1. Certification as a Personal Care Aide in New York State preferred but not required - agency will provide training
  2. Knowledge of community resources and means of accessing these services
  3. Valid NYS driver's license/dependable vehicle
  4. Demonstrates basic reasoning and writing skills
Responsibilities
  1. Imparts agency philosophy of "Equal Opportunity, Independence and Realization of Individual Potential" to clients, families, program staff and community resources.
  2. Maintains confidentiality of information relating to individuals and their families in accordance with agency policy.
  3. Provides care in accordance with the Plan of Care and physician's orders; after supervising RN has approved the individual to provide said care. The following cares may be provided by a Personal Care Aide (PCA):
  4. a. Assistance and training for daily living skills; dressing, bathing, feeding and grooming.
  5. b. Light cleaning, dusting, vacuuming and dishes.
  6. c. Shopping and running errands.
  7. d. Preparation of meals for regular and simple modified diets.
  8. e. Placement of and/or removal of elastic stockings, braces, splints, slings, prostheses.
  9. f. Obtain a weight.
  10. g. Assist with self-administration of oral medications (remind individual, read label, bring medication to the individual, open container, and/or provide a drink).
  11. h. Clean a stable wound with soap and water and apply a clean dry dressing.
  12. Acts as a role model for program participants by interacting with people in a manner, which will assist these individuals in developing appropriate social behaviors necessary for successful community living.
  13. Assists with implementation of behavior modification plans as needed.
  14. Participates in case conferences upon request.
  15. Provides any personal care tasks as directed by the supervising RN under the plan of care.
  16. Maintains necessary records and case notes as requested and within required format and deadlines.
  17. Communicates regularly with agency personnel to provide opportunities for exchange of information and discussion of concerns.
  18. Participates in conferences, workshops and in-service training to enhance job skills and personal growth and development as determined by the Supervisor. A minimum of 6 hours of training is required per year for this position.
  19. Adheres to the agency's policies and procedures as well as department guidelines.
  20. Performs other duties at the discretion of the Program Director or his/her designee.

Other Job Specifics: Directly responsible to Home & Community Support Services Supervisor and Supervising Registered Nurse.

EEO Statement

The agencies are equal opportunity employers. We do not discriminate against employees or applicants in the hiring, promotion, compensation, placement, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence or any other term or condition of employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty or status as a covered veteran, domestic violence victim status, prior arrest and conviction records or any other protected category in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.

Position Requirements
  • Certification as a Personal Care Aide (PCA) or Home Health Aide (HHA) in New York State preferred but not required - Agency will provide training
  • Knowledge of community resources and means of accessing these services
  • Valid NYS driver's license/dependable vehicle
  • Demonstrates basic reasoning and writing skills


Location
Happiness House-Canandaigua Site

Full-Time/Part-Time
Full-Time and/or Part-Time

Shift
Various Shifts

Category
Healthcare

Number of Openings
5

Req Number
HEA-23-00003

This position is currently accepting applications.

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