Job Location Canyon Utah Home Care & Hospice - Tooele - Tooele, UT
As a PCA, you will work with our clients in their homes, helping them with domestic tasks and housekeeping, according to their requirements and limitations. You will provide compassionate care and assistance and document clients progress to help ensure their overall wellbeing.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Travel to clients homes, arriving on time.
Greet clients in a warm, professional manner and be considerate of personal preferences..
Understand the limitations and needs of each individual client.
Provide basic domestic services e.g. meal prep, laundry, housekeeping according to POC.
Provide companionship and engage in conversation with the clients.
Run errands for the client, as needed. Keep receipts for patient and company.
Provide caring and positive presence for the client.
Document/log clients progress and overall well being for daily reports.
Must follow proper MSDS protocol.
QUALIFICATIONS
High school diploma or equivalent required.
Current certificate in first aide and CPR.
Valid drivers license, reliable automobile, and current auto insurance required.
Minimum one year of experience working in healthcare setting preferred.
One year experience working in home healthcare environment is strongly preferred.
Experience in domestic work or housekeeping is a plus.
Good communication skills, written and verbal, and excellent conversational skills.
Able to lift heavy objects, help move clients, and perform physical tasks.
Patience and ability to remain calm in stressful situations.
Prompt and reliable.
Warm and caring personality. Commitment to treating clients with dignity and respect.
LINE OF AUTHORITY
Reports to Clinical Manager, RNs
WORKING ENVIRONMENT
Works indoors in Agency office and patient homes. Travels to/from patient homes, stores, restaurants.
JOB RELATIONSHIPS
Supervised by Clinical Manager, RNs
RISK EXPOSURE
High risk
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position without compromising patient care.
Most people prefer living in their own home while they heal and recover. There is nothing better than the comfort, warmth and familiarity of home. Canyon Home Care & Hospice makes this possible with home health care. Home health care provides a number of in-home medical services and with the exception of emergency intervention or surgery, many skilled cares performed in a hospital setting can safely be performed at home. The key is to find a home health company committed to coordinating and communicating with you and family members to make the most of home health services.
Canyon Home Care & Hospice is a great resource for home health. We have such a delightful, warm, professional and committed team of Physicians, Nurses, CNA’s, Social Workers, Billing Coordinators, and Physical, Occupational and Speech therapists to meet nearly every need. Our wealth of information and our years of experience, allows us to coordinate the care you or your loved one needs.
