Personal Care Assistant/ In Home Caregiver

2 weeks ago

Ellicott City, MD, United States Right At Home Full time

Job Summary

Performs PCA duties that provide for the physical and emotional needs of the assigned patients.

Essential Functions

  • Adheres to RAH policies and Maryland Nurse Practice Act.
  • Performs work under the supervision of the Supervising Nurse
  • Performs PCA duties, not limited to: personal care of the patient (bathing, dressing, or hygiene, toileting activities and feeding), transferring and ambulation activities, range of motion exercises, vital signs (temperature, pulse rate, respiration rate, and blood pressure) and post mortem care.
  • Receives direction from licensed nurses in planning and carrying out nursing aide care.
  • Observes and reports to the licensed nurse the physical and psychological condition of the patient including any changes.
  • Reports safety hazards and unusual incidents involving patients, visitors orself to the Supervising Nurse and to the office.
  • Performs the following, provided that he/she has been trained, demonstrated competency and it is within the RAH policy and state law; colostomy care, maintain a weight limit of up to 50lbs , catheter care and med reminders

Education, Experience, Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Availability

  • Six months experience within the past 2 years providing personal care.
  • Does not have a revoked or suspended certification/License with the board of nursing. Passing score on RAH's Nurse Aide Competence exam.
  • Meets the health requirements for employees providing direct patient care, CPR certified.
  • Read, write, speak, and understand English as needed for the job.
  • Have a valid driver's license and use of an insured automobile for work access to adequate transportation.
  • Annual tuberculin skin test or x-ray and periodic health statement signed by a licensed health examiner and any other health tests or immunizations required by facility.

Working Conditions/Environment

Primarily works in clients homes, travel required. Shift times and days vary.

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