Personal Care Assistant

Personal Care Assistant - Home Health PCA About High Country Home Care: Professional in-home care is much preferred when you, or a loved one, are recovering from a sudden loss of health. Clients who suffer from chronic illnesses agree the warmth and familiarity of home makes life more comfortable and manageable. High Country Home Care has been a source for quality in-home services in Newland and surrounding areas for over 30 years. Duties and Responsibilities: Assist ambulatory client with mobility and toileting Provide care for normal, unbroken skin Assist with personal hygiene by setting up the supplies needed for the client to complete hair and scalp grooming and fingernail grooming Assist with bathing by assisting in and out of shower, tub and basin Shave client Provide basic first aid Make unoccupied bed Assist limited function client with dressing Assist with meal preparation and cutting up food for client Assist in and encourage physical activities and/or prescribed exercises Assist with following budget prepared by case manager Assist to find/use community services Perform reading and writing tasks Provide companionship/emotional support Demonstrate and assist with basic housekeeping tasks (sweeping, vacuuming, dusting, mopping, dishes, etc) Assist in organizing household routine Assist in purchasing clothing or other household items Assist with planning and preparing proper meals Skills [must have competency demonstrated and verified by RN before performing] Apply Ace bandages, TED’s, binders Apply/remove prosthetic devices for stable clients Assist client with self-monitoring of temperature, pulse, blood pressure and weight Education / Experience High School graduate or equivalent preferred Forty-four (44) to fifty-nine (59) hours classroom and/or documented on the job training preferred. Minimum 18 years of age. Experience: 0 – 6 months Benefits : 401(k) with company match Flexible schedule Paid Time Off for Full Time Bereavement Pay Bonuses Dental and Vision Insurance Life insurance Holiday Pay Continuing education assistance Schedule : Day shift, Evening shift Monday to Friday Weekends as needed Work Location: In person Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, PRN #J-18808-Ljbffr