Personal Care Aide_Amherst, NY | Amherst, New York | LHC Group

Personal Care Assistant I Or IIExplore opportunities with Willcare, a part of LHC Group, a leading post-acute care partner for hospitals, physicians and families nationwide. As members of the Optum family of businesses, we are dedicated to helping people feel their best, including our team members who create meaningful connections with patients, their families, each other and the communities we serve. Find a home for your career here. Join us and embrace a culture of Caring. Connecting. Growing together.As the Personal Care Assistant I or II you will provide environmental support, nutritional support, and personal care/hygiene and household functions for an individual to be able to remain in their own home.Primary Responsibilities:Provides or assists clients with activities of daily living including:bathing in bed, tub or showercare of hair including shampoo, combing and brushingcare of teeth and mouth including denture carenail care, filing onlyskin care including pericare and applying lotiontransfer of patient from bed to chair and to wheelchairtransfer of patients on and off bedpan, commode and toiletassist client in preparing for bedposition patient in bed as directedassists with ambulation including with cane, walker and crutchespersonal care dressing of clientmedication reminderLive-in and Sleep Over's:secures clients home for the night and provides reassurance by being present at the client's home during the nighttime hours(Washington and Oregon does not provide this service)Utilize the E.V.V. (Electronic Visit Verification) program as applicableAssists with household tasks directly essential to client's personal careAccompanies client to medical appointments or shopping if necessary and performing other essential errandsMeasures and records oral, rectal, and auxiliary temperatures, pulse and respiration, and blood pressure when ordered within the training limitations of the aidePrepares meals as required based upon client's preferred dietProvides clean and safe environment within the home including safe use of equipment such as side rails, oxygen, wheelchairs, Hoyer lifts, etc.Records and reports activities related to personal care responsibilities, as requiredReports observations of the client's condition to the Branch Manager or Office AssistantNotifies the Branch Manager immediately if any incidents or accidents occurYou'll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear direction on what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide development for other roles you may be interested in.Required Qualification:Current driver's license and vehicle insurance, access to a dependable vehicle, or public transportationState Specific Requirement:NY:Must have completed a training program in home health aide services OR equivalent exam OR one full year experience in providing personal care services through a home care agency OR training program in personal care servicesPreferred Qualifications:Current CPR certification or ability to complete within 90 days of hire6+ months of experience in home careAbility to work flexible hours as required to meet identified patients' needsPay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. In addition to your salary, we offer benefits such as, a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). No matter where or when you begin a career with us, you'll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives. The hourly pay for this role will range from $13 to $20 per hour based on full-time employment. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable.