Personal Care Aide - Williamsville, NY

Personal Care Assistant I Or II 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 shower care of hair including shampoo, combing and brushing care of teeth and mouth including denture care nail care, filing only skin care including pericare and applying lotion transfer of patient from bed to chair and to wheelchair transfer of patients on and off bedpan, commode and toilet assist client in preparing for bed position patient in bed as directed assists with ambulation including with cane, walker and crutches personal care dressing of client medication reminder Live-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 applicable Assists with household tasks directly essential to client's personal care Accompany clients to medical appointments or shopping if necessary and performs other essential errands Measures and records oral, rectal, and auxiliary temperatures, pulse and respiration, and blood pressure when ordered within the training limitations of the aide Prepares meals as required based upon client's preferred diet Provides 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 required Reports observations of the client's condition to the Branch Manager or Office Assistant Notifies the Branch Manager immediately if any incidents or accidents occur You'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 Qualifications: Current driver's license and vehicle insurance, access to a dependable vehicle, or public transportation 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 services Preferred Qualifications: Current CPR certification or ability to complete within 90 days of hire 6+ months of home care experience Ability to work flexible hours as required to meet identified clients' needs Pay 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). The hourly pay for this role will range from $13.00 to $20.00 per hour based on full-time employment. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable.