Personal Care Assistant

Burlington-Onmid

HealthcareCaregiver

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Requirements Summary

High school graduate or equivalent certificate Meets passing criteria on PCA skills test. Meets passing criteria on DEARS test (Drugs and Ethics test) Ability to read, write, speak,

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Benefits:

Competitive salary
Flexible schedule
Training & development

Job Summary:

The Personal Care Assistant provides clients various personal care and homemaker/companion services in accordance with an established plan of care so that they can remain in their residence.

Essential Functions:

Personal Care
- Provide assistance with bathing, dressing, grooming, nail /skin care, back care, foot care, shampoo, oral hygiene, ambulation, transfers, range of motion exercise, safe use of equipment and assistive devices (wheelchair, walker, crutches, cane, lifts), change of position, with toileting, commode, incontinent care, meal planning, preparation, and assistance with feeding
Companion/Sitter
- Provide companionship and respite services for family
- Perform 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
Medication Services
- Assist with medications that the client self-administers

Qualifications/Educational Requirements:

High school graduate or equivalent certificate
Meets passing criteria on PCA skills test.
Meets passing criteria on DEARS test (Drugs and Ethics test)
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 job description is used as a guide only and not inclusive of responsibilities and job duties.