PCA Personal Care Assistant

Job Description

Job Description

Synergy HomeCare of Central Virginia provides high quality non-medical home care solutions to our clients throughout the metro Richmond area. Our focus is to provide Peace of Mind for our Clients and their families through Home Care solutions that exceeds expectations.

Work Location: Beaverdam, VA, 23015

Our Caregivers are responsible for providing non-medical home care support services that provide for the comfort, safety, and general supervision our clients as well as the activities of daily living.

This particular position is for a PCA willing to travel to the Beaverdam (zip 23015) where Hanover/Caroline/Spotsylvania Counties meet. The Shift is 10a – 6p Monday/Wednesday/Friday. Guaranteed 24 Hours a Week Minimum.

Duties and Responsibilities Required:

• Performs all duties outlined in the Plan of Care,
• Demonstrates competency in all areas of training for personal care attendant,
• Assists with the Activities of Daily Living (ADLs) or the Instrumental Activities of
• Daily Living (IADLs) based upon the Plan of Care,
• Companion, Homemaker and Meal preparation services
• Recording and reporting to the Supervising RN any changes regarding the client's condition, behavior or appearance
• Documenting the services delivered daily on the Daily Activity Log
• Complete and submit paperwork on time
• Complete in-service training on time.

Minimum knowledge, skills, and abilities:

• Ability to facilitate progressive change while maintaining attention to detail and
• customer service is necessary for accurately performing tasks and accepting frequent interruptions under tight deadlines,
• Accommodate reasonable requests of clients
• Ability to communicate in a professional manner with clients, clients’ family members and office staff
• Ability to work independently, arrive at the client’s residence on time and prepared for work