Personal Care Assistant, Full-time
Dartmouth-Hitchcock, Hartford, VT, United States
Overview
Personal Care Assistant
Full Time, Days
Why work as a Personal Care Assistant at Dartmouth Health Home Care?
You really get to know your clients and become an integral part of their care team.
You are part of a cohesive patient‑care team.
You get to be an important part of the community where you live.
You have a work/life balance that can match the flexibility you need.
Benefits
Employee Referral Bonuses
Online LinkedIn Learning
Extensive health, dental, and lifestyle benefits that come with being part of the renowned Dartmouth Health system
Locations
Upper Valley area
Dartmouth Health Home Care covers more than 70 towns delivering superior nursing, rehabilitation, hospice, and personal care services with proven effectiveness, integrity, and compassion. Our only goal is to help the people in our communities. When you join Dartmouth Health Home Care, you’ll become part of a dedicated team delivering outstanding home health and hospice services that enrich the lives of the people we serve.
Responsibilities
Personal Care Assistants at DHHC Provides non‑medical services, hands‑on client contact including but not limited to: homemaking, helping with activities of daily living such as meal plan preparation, grooming, toileting, eating, dressing, reminding clients to take medications, and transportation in order to support client independence and safety so they may remain in their home.
The Personal Care Assistant will:
Under the supervision of the Long‑Term Care Services Manager the PCA provides direct care to the client as outlined in the Plan of Care which may include but not limited to:
Bathing
Toileting
Eating
Dressing
Transportation of clients in employee’s personal vehicle
Prepare meals; grocery shop, perform general cooking, and store foods appropriately in containers, utilizing safe food handling standards
Clean living areas including kitchen, bathroom, bedroom and sitting areas; includes the possible use of vacuum cleaners, brooms, general household cleaners, general household trash removal
Complete errands for the client
Medication cueing without administering
Inform the Long‑Term Care Services Manager of any changes in the client’s condition or home environment.
Record activities and submit client‑related and administrative paperwork on a timely basis, i.e. time sheets, errand sheets, or other documentation.
As part of Dartmouth Health, Dartmouth Health Home Care is an equal‑opportunity employer.
Qualifications
High school graduate or equivalent
Must be willing to learn to use iPhone and apps required by VNH and the states of Vermont and New Hampshire.
Experience with personal care of the disabled and/or elderly preferred.
Ability to use iPhone preferred.
Required Licensure/Certifications
Driver’s license, minimum requirements on car insurance, and a clean driving record.
Area of Interest:
Service
Pay Range:
$17.00/Hr. – $26.35/Hr.
FTE/Hours per pay period:
1.00 – 1.00 – 40 hrs/week
Shift:
Day
Job ID:
38299
Dartmouth Health offers a total compensation package that includes a comprehensive selection of benefits. Our Core Benefits include medical, dental, vision and life insurance, short and long term disability, paid time off, and retirement plans. Click here for information on these benefits and more: Benefits | VNHCare Careers
Dartmouth Health is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.
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Personal Care Assistant
Full Time, Days
Why work as a Personal Care Assistant at Dartmouth Health Home Care?
You really get to know your clients and become an integral part of their care team.
You are part of a cohesive patient‑care team.
You get to be an important part of the community where you live.
You have a work/life balance that can match the flexibility you need.
Benefits
Employee Referral Bonuses
Online LinkedIn Learning
Extensive health, dental, and lifestyle benefits that come with being part of the renowned Dartmouth Health system
Locations
Upper Valley area
Dartmouth Health Home Care covers more than 70 towns delivering superior nursing, rehabilitation, hospice, and personal care services with proven effectiveness, integrity, and compassion. Our only goal is to help the people in our communities. When you join Dartmouth Health Home Care, you’ll become part of a dedicated team delivering outstanding home health and hospice services that enrich the lives of the people we serve.
Responsibilities
Personal Care Assistants at DHHC Provides non‑medical services, hands‑on client contact including but not limited to: homemaking, helping with activities of daily living such as meal plan preparation, grooming, toileting, eating, dressing, reminding clients to take medications, and transportation in order to support client independence and safety so they may remain in their home.
The Personal Care Assistant will:
Under the supervision of the Long‑Term Care Services Manager the PCA provides direct care to the client as outlined in the Plan of Care which may include but not limited to:
Bathing
Toileting
Eating
Dressing
Transportation of clients in employee’s personal vehicle
Prepare meals; grocery shop, perform general cooking, and store foods appropriately in containers, utilizing safe food handling standards
Clean living areas including kitchen, bathroom, bedroom and sitting areas; includes the possible use of vacuum cleaners, brooms, general household cleaners, general household trash removal
Complete errands for the client
Medication cueing without administering
Inform the Long‑Term Care Services Manager of any changes in the client’s condition or home environment.
Record activities and submit client‑related and administrative paperwork on a timely basis, i.e. time sheets, errand sheets, or other documentation.
As part of Dartmouth Health, Dartmouth Health Home Care is an equal‑opportunity employer.
Qualifications
High school graduate or equivalent
Must be willing to learn to use iPhone and apps required by VNH and the states of Vermont and New Hampshire.
Experience with personal care of the disabled and/or elderly preferred.
Ability to use iPhone preferred.
Required Licensure/Certifications
Driver’s license, minimum requirements on car insurance, and a clean driving record.
Area of Interest:
Service
Pay Range:
$17.00/Hr. – $26.35/Hr.
FTE/Hours per pay period:
1.00 – 1.00 – 40 hrs/week
Shift:
Day
Job ID:
38299
Dartmouth Health offers a total compensation package that includes a comprehensive selection of benefits. Our Core Benefits include medical, dental, vision and life insurance, short and long term disability, paid time off, and retirement plans. Click here for information on these benefits and more: Benefits | VNHCare Careers
Dartmouth Health is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.
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