PCA/HHA

Job Description

Job Description

Home Health Aide or Personal Care Aide Compensation and Schedule: 

$18.65 - $19.15/hour

·         Full Time & Part Time Hours available

Home Health Aide or Personal Care Aide Responsibilities: 

·         Assists with personal care activities 

·         Assists with household tasks 

·         Meets safety needs of clients including safe use of equipment (side rails, step stools, wheelchairs, oxygen, etc.)

·         Accurately documents services provided in accordance with agency policies and procedures on the day services are rendered. 

·         Participates in the supervisory process with other members of the health care team as required by NYS law. 

·         Performs other appropriate duties as assigned by the supervising nurse.

·         Administration - Accurately documents services provided in accordance with agency policy on the day of service

·         Communication - Immediately reports any changes in client’s condition or incidents to RN supervisor.

·         Establishes and maintains effective communication and a positive relationship with clients/families

·         Maintains the integrity and confidentiality of client and family information and client records.  

·         Customer Service - Adheres to agency dress code and observes personal hygiene practices when working in-patient’s home.

·         Demonstrates reliability and punctuality