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Personal Care Aide

Avodah Home Care, Greenville, SC, United States


Description
Avodah Home Care is seeking compassionate and dedicated Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs) and Personal Care Assistants (PCAs) to join our team. In this role, you will provide essential care to our clients, helping them maintain their independence and quality of life in the comfort of their own homes. If you have a passion for helping others and a commitment to providing high-quality care, we encourage you to apply.

Key Responsibilities
Provide Personal Care

Assist clients with activities of daily living (ADLs) such as bathing, dressing, grooming, and toileting.

Help clients with mobility, including transferring from bed to wheelchair, walking, and exercising.

Assist with feeding, including meal preparation and feeding clients who require assistance.

Monitor Health

Take and record vital signs, including blood pressure, temperature, and pulse.

Observe and report any changes in the client’s condition to the supervising nurse or healthcare provider.

Assist with medication reminders as directed by the healthcare provider.

Maintain a Safe Environment

Perform light housekeeping tasks, such as cleaning, laundry, and making beds, to ensure a clean and safe environment for the client.

Follow safety protocols to prevent accidents and injuries, including proper use of lifting techniques and assistive devices.

Provide Companionship

Engage clients in meaningful conversation and activities to promote mental and emotional well-being.

Accompany clients to appointments, social activities, and errands as needed.

Document Care

Accurately document the care provided and any changes in the client’s condition in the client’s care plan or daily log.

Maintain confidentiality and adhere to HIPAA guidelines when handling client information.

Support Client Independence

Encourage clients to do as much as they can for themselves, fostering independence while providing support where necessary.

Collaborate with the Healthcare Team

Work closely with nurses, therapists, and other healthcare professionals to ensure comprehensive care is provided.

Participate in care planning meetings and communicate effectively with the healthcare team.

Emergency Response

Respond quickly and appropriately to emergencies, including administering basic first aid or CPR if trained and contacting emergency services.

Requirements
Qualifications and Education Requirements

Must be 18 or older

High school graduation or GED required.

Valid driver’s license, clean MVR & proof of current vehicle insurance

Be able to read, write, and communicate effectively with client and supervisor;

Shall have one year-full-time experience in personal care or an institutional setting, such as a hospital or nursing home, OR shall have one-year full-time experience within the last five years in direct client care in a home care agency setting;

Evidence of sympathetic attitude toward care elderly.

Be capable of following a care services plan with minimal supervision;

Evidence of maturity and ability to deal effectively with job demands

Attends minimum of (8) hours of caregiver in-services per year.

Participates in professional meetings when directed

Shall have a criminal history check conducted prior to being offered work with this agency.

Physical Demands
Physical Demands: Be capable of completing assigned job duties

Ability to perform tasks involving physical activity, which may include heavy lifting and extensive bending and standing.

Able to bend and stand to perform job duties and lift up to 50+pounds.

Able to drive up to 50+ miles per day. (If needed)

Is neat in appearance and practice, with good personal hygiene.

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