CAREGIVER/PCA Eagle River/Peters Creek/Chugiak

Job Description

Job Description

Are you looking for a Caregiver/PCA job where you can make a difference in people’s lives? Do you want to work for a home care agency that truly cares about you? A company where you can really shine. We are proud to offer you the opportunity to pursue your passion at your own level, on a flexible schedule, and with the recognition and benefits you need. Come work for us and see how BrightStar Care of Anchorage employees uphold A Higher Standard of Care.

What We Offer

At BrightStar Care we value each of our Caregiver/PCA and care about their well being. Our list of benefits include:

• PRN options available
• Medical benefits for full time employees
• Free Training
• Part of a team with RN Oversight
• Employee referral bonus
• Enterprise Champion for Quality 8 YEARS RUNNING!
• Mobile shift access
• Weekly pay w/ direct deposit
• Flexible schedule
• Every BrightStar Care location is independently owned and operated
• We promote from within
• Free continuing education
• Nurse and Employee of the month
• HomeCare Pulse Employer of Choice
• Mobile time tracking and care notes, employees can easily clock in and out for work right from a mobile device. Online or offline
• Joint Commission Accredited 

We strongly live our value of a work-life balance by providing our Caregiver/PCA with the following:

• We offer flexible work schedules
• This is ad is for pairing with a specific client
• Provide care for service dog (clean up after dog in the yard.)
• Absolute professionalism & professional boundaries, assertive
• Attention to detail
• Gun awareness 
• Light cleaning duties
• Punctuality
• Good communication
• Ability to drive / reliable transportation 

Responsibilities of the Caregiver/PCA

• Various personal care services as necessary to meet the client’s or patient’s needs.  
• Providing assistance with daily tasks, including but not limited to: feeding, meal preparation, linen changes, light housekeeping, transportation to doctor appointments, outdoor activities, and shopping
• Assisting client with active and passive mobility work defined by the plan of care, and documenting observed changes to the Director of Nursing

Requirements of the Caregiver/PCA

• High school diploma or GED (preferred)
• Minimum one (1) year of documented caregiver, home care assistance experience is preferred
• Certified CPR and negative TB skin screening or chest x-ray
• Licensed driver with insured and reliable automobile with proof of insurance
• Adhere to HIPPA and maintain client confidentiality
• Ability to read, write, speak and understand English and communicate effectively
• Possession and Ability to use a smart phone 
• Must be able to stand walk, squat, bend, kneel, reach, twist, push and pull. Varied assistance is required depending on the mobility of the client. Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds

BrightStar Care of Anchorage is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against applicants due to race, ethnicity, gender, veteran status, or on the basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.

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