Personal Care Assistants (PCA)
Company: Right at Home-South Shore
Location: Rockland
Posted on: March 20, 2023
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Job Description:
Right at Home-South Shore - Pay and Benefits:
We believe that our Personal Care Assistants (PCA) are the heart of
our business. Without you, we couldn't build meaningful
relationships with our clients, put a smile on their face or be the
highlight of their day. It is hard to put a price on helping others
but we know how important you are and value the impact you would
make day in and day out for our clients. In taking this position,
you would receive:
Competitive pay (Up to $18.00 an hour) -
Pay may vary by location, level of training and type of shift -
Flexible schedules (Shifts can be arranged to fit your
schedule)
Medical benefits, including dental (Medical benefits eligibility is
based on hours worked)
401(k) retirement plan
Bi Weekly pay
Mobile clock in/out
Work close to home (Serve seniors in your own community)
Ongoing PAID training and development
On-the-job training for unique client situations
Make a difference, develop meaningful relationships and meet new
people
Give back to those who need you most (our clients need you now more
than ever before!)
Paid travel time in between clients and paid mileage -
Extremely positive work environment -
Employee discount programs -
Access to leadership -
Recognition, celebrations and great team interactions! -
In this role, we stand prepared to equip you with the right
personal protective equipment (PPE) and are ready to assist as you
care for our vulnerable population of seniors and adults with
disabilities. -
What You'll Do and Who You Are: -
The good news is that your training will teach you everything you
need to know to succeed on the job. But there are a few character
traits you should have from the get-go. We have a great work
culture at Right at Home and look for people with a similar
mindset:
You're the honest, likable, energetic and approachable type, and
are able to get along and verbally communicate easily with people
at all levels. You listen well, have great decision making skills
and are passionate about your customer focus. You're never short of
a smile and take real pride in your work by being resourceful,
accountable, and adaptable and you cope well under pressure, take
initiative and thrive on a challenge. Integrity is one of your core
values as you do not ethically cut corners. You make a great first
impression as you are professional and kind in your demeanor and
approach.
You don't mind getting a little dirty --- this could include (but
is not limited to) assisting the patient with activities of daily
living such as providing assistance with personal hygiene
(toileting, bathing, care of mouth, skin and hair), ambulation,
eating, dressing, shaving, light housekeeping, and other household
chores. -
You don't have to be a gourmet chef but you can prepare a good meal
and work your way around a kitchen. -
You are able to perform other assigned activities which are taught
by a nurse, for a specific patient, which includes but is not
limited to:
Assisting with the use of devices for aid in daily living (cane,
walker, wheelchair or lift device)
Assisting with prescribed range of motion exercises
Measuring and preparing special diets
Measuring intake and output
Taking vital signs (temperature, pulse, respirations and blood
pressure)
Must Haves: -
High school degree and/or a G.E.D. certificate -prefered
Experience as a Personal Care Assistant (PCA) in health care (in
homes or facilities) and successful completion of a Personal Care
Assistant (PCA) course
The PCA shall have successfully completed a Competency
Evaluation
Must have a sympathetic attitude toward the care of the sick, and
ability to deal effectively with the demands of the job
Current CPR Certificate is recommended
Meets the requirements for employees providing direct patient
care
Read, write, speak and understand English as needed for the job
Have a valid driver's license and use of an insured automobile for
work or access to adequate transportation
Must be able to satisfy the Massachusetts Covid-19 Vaccination
mandate for Home Care
Why Right at Home? -
We truly believe that where you work matters, and as a company that
believes in improving the lives of those we serve, we think we know
a thing or two about what makes our employees happy. -
Here is what our employees say about us: -
"It's wonderful to work for a company that treats their employees
with the same care and respect they want us to provide to clients."
- Linda
"I know I'm never alone! If I have a question or an issue, there is
always someone available to help me. This means the world to me!" -
Dave
If you need assistance with this application or hiring process to
accommodate a disability, you may request an accommodation at any
time by contacting us. These responsibilities are subject to
possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with
disabilities.
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature
and level of work being performed by people assigned to this
position. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all
responsibilities, duties, and skills required of employees.
Each Right at Home office and business is independently owned and
operated under -a franchise agreement with Right at Home, LLC.
Right at Home, LLC is not the employer or joint employer of the
employees of any of its franchised offices. For comments, questions
or to learn more about Right at Home, please visit
www.rightathome.net.
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Keywords: Right at Home-South Shore, Boston , Personal Care Assistants (PCA), Other , Rockland, Massachusetts
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