Patient Care Assistant

2 weeks ago


Aurora, Illinois, United States Aveanna Healthcare LLC Full time

Position Overview
As a vital member of our healthcare team, you will be entrusted with delivering essential personal medical support and assisting clients with daily living tasks. Your role is crucial in enhancing the quality of life for our patients, enabling them to remain comfortably in their homes while upholding confidentiality and maintaining professional boundaries.


Key Responsibilities
In this role, you will:
  • Provide and document medical care, including:
    - Basic first aid
    - Monitoring weight and vital signs
    - Catheter and bowel care, including intake and output tracking
    - Assisting with prescribed exercises from physical or occupational therapists
    - Supporting ambulation, transfers, and positioning using wheelchairs and other medical devices
    - Preparing meals tailored to dietary requirements
    - Addressing patients' unique conditions and needs within authorized tasks
  • Assist patients in maintaining personal hygiene, which includes:
    - Support with bathing, grooming, oral hygiene, dressing, and eating
  • Ensure thorough documentation, including:
    - Completing necessary patient and company records after each visit
    - Observing and reporting significant changes in patients' conditions to the nursing supervisor
  • Deliver hands-on personal care and perform simple procedures as directed by healthcare professionals.

Requirements
To be considered for this position, you should possess:
- A high school diploma or GED
- Current and unrestricted certification as mandated by state regulations
- Valid CPR certification
- Proven skills in clinical assessments and adherence to care policies.

Additional State-Specific Requirements:
Each state may have unique requirements for certification and training, which must be fulfilled as part of your role.

Essential Skills and Abilities
Successful candidates will demonstrate:
- Attention to detail
- Effective time management
- Strong problem-solving and conflict resolution skills
- Excellent organizational and communication abilities.

Physical Requirements
Applicants must be capable of:
- Communicating effectively in English
- Lifting up to 50 pounds
- Engaging in prolonged physical activities such as walking, standing, and bending.

Work Environment
This position may involve exposure to various conditions, including allergens and potential health risks.

Equal Employment Opportunity
Aveanna Healthcare LLC is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics.



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