Caregiver-PCA
Pennant Services, Colorado Springs, CO, United States
JOB SUMMARY
The Personal Care Attendant's (Caregiver) main objective is client satisfaction and safety for both oneself and for the client. The Personal Care Attendant (caregiver) must have sensitivity for the needs of others, a professional manner, and a positive attitude. The Personal Care Attendant (Caregiver) must feel comfortable caring for a client in a private home or setting. The Personal Care Attendant (Caregiver) needs to report on time to scheduled shift unless specific circumstances come up.
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES Provide excellent client care including some or all of the following: Skin care maintenance
JOB REQUIREMENTS (Education, Experience, Knowledge, Skills & Abilities) Must be, at least, eighteen (18) years of age or older.
Benefit Home Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other
protected characteristics.
The employer for this position is stated in the job posting. The Pennant Group, Inc. is a holding company of independent operating subsidiaries that provide healthcare services through home health and hospice agencies and senior living communities located throughout the US. Each of these businesses is operated by a separate, independent operating subsidiary that has its own management, employees and assets. More information about The Pennant Group, Inc. is available at http://www.pennantgroup.com.
The employer for this position is stated in the job posting. The Pennant Group, Inc. is a holding company of independent operating subsidiaries that provide healthcare services through home health and hospice agencies and senior living communities located throughout the US. Each of these businesses is operated by a separate, independent operating subsidiary that has its own management, employees and assets. More information about The Pennant Group, Inc. is available at http://www.pennantgroup.com.
The Personal Care Attendant's (Caregiver) main objective is client satisfaction and safety for both oneself and for the client. The Personal Care Attendant (caregiver) must have sensitivity for the needs of others, a professional manner, and a positive attitude. The Personal Care Attendant (Caregiver) must feel comfortable caring for a client in a private home or setting. The Personal Care Attendant (Caregiver) needs to report on time to scheduled shift unless specific circumstances come up.
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES Provide excellent client care including some or all of the following: Skin care maintenance
- Range of motion (ROM) and muscle strengthening exercise to maintain optimal level of functioning
- Assist with toileting
- Assist with bathing, grooming, and other personal hygiene necessities
- Turning and positioning of the client
- Monitoring and reporting changes in the client status to the Client Care Coordinator(s)
- Clocking in and out according to the direction and procedure assigned by the Client Care Coordinator(s)
- Dressing and undressing the client
- Arranging and managing medications to be taken as directed by doctor
- Monitoring for signs of any ailment and communicating such concerns to the office
- Maintaining a hygienic environment
JOB REQUIREMENTS (Education, Experience, Knowledge, Skills & Abilities) Must be, at least, eighteen (18) years of age or older.
- Must be able to provide services according to the care plan of the client.
- Excellent customer service and listening skills.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills; able to effectively communicate with the client and the office staff.
- Ability to read and write clear English.
- Able to compute basic mathematics.
- CNA's & MA's a plus, but not mandatory. (Higher hourly wage for scheduled CNA hours)
Benefit Home Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other
protected characteristics.
The employer for this position is stated in the job posting. The Pennant Group, Inc. is a holding company of independent operating subsidiaries that provide healthcare services through home health and hospice agencies and senior living communities located throughout the US. Each of these businesses is operated by a separate, independent operating subsidiary that has its own management, employees and assets. More information about The Pennant Group, Inc. is available at http://www.pennantgroup.com.
The employer for this position is stated in the job posting. The Pennant Group, Inc. is a holding company of independent operating subsidiaries that provide healthcare services through home health and hospice agencies and senior living communities located throughout the US. Each of these businesses is operated by a separate, independent operating subsidiary that has its own management, employees and assets. More information about The Pennant Group, Inc. is available at http://www.pennantgroup.com.