PCA (Personal Care Assistant) - All Shifts

$34,965 - $37,440/Yr

Maxim Healthcare Services - Sacramento, CA

Full-time

Sacramento, CA

Ambulatory Health Care Services

About the position

The Personal Care Assistant (PCA) plays a vital role in providing assistance with activities of daily living and certain hands-on care to clients. This position involves personal hygiene care, toileting, and elimination of waste, as well as reminders for medication, transfers, and ambulation. The PCA is also responsible for companion tasks, which include accompanying clients to appointments and maintaining a healthy living environment through personal laundry, light housekeeping, and other daily living activities. It is important to note that the provision of hands-on care is contingent upon the licensing requirements within the state of practice. In this role, the PCA assists patients with personal care activities such as bathing, oral hygiene, meal preparation and feeding, dressing and undressing, and ambulation. The PCA must perform all duties accurately and in a timely manner while maintaining the confidentiality of client information in accordance with HIPAA standards. Observing appropriate infection control procedures is crucial to safeguard the client/patient, and any abnormal findings or conditions must be reported to the office promptly. The PCA is expected to adhere to the company's standards, policies, and procedures, arrive at the client's home on time, and represent the company positively at all times. Flexibility and adaptability are essential in meeting the diverse needs of clients, and effective communication with office staff regarding availability is required. The PCA must also comply with time and attendance policies and provide necessary compliance-related information in a timely manner. Additional duties may be assigned as necessary to fulfill the role of a Personal Care Assistant.

Responsibilities

• Assists patient with personal care activities including bathing, oral hygiene, preparation and feeding of meals, dressing and undressing, ambulation, and other activities as needed
• Performs duties as assigned in an accurate and timely manner
• Maintains confidentiality of all client information according to HIPAA standards
• Safeguards the client/patient by observing appropriate infection control procedures including but not limited to universal precautions
• Notifies the office of any abnormal findings or conditions
• Adheres to the standards, policies, procedures of the Company
• Arrives at the client's home on time and leaves when shift schedule is complete
• Represents the Company with a positive image at all times
• Demonstrates flexibility and adaptability in meeting the needs of all clients
• Effectively communicates with the office staff, including availability to work
• Adheres to time and attendance policies
• Provides requirements-related information (Annual PPD, In-services, etc.) in a timely fashion; follows all other compliance standards at all times
• Performs other Personal Care Assistant duties as assigned/necessary

Requirements

• One (1) year of Personal Care Assistant experience within the last three (3) years providing hands-on personal care preferred
• State Personal Care Assistant licensure or certification where required
• Ability to adhere to time and attendance policies
• Ability to carry out tasks in a professional manner and adhere to policies regarding professionalism and boundaries
• Must demonstrate a compassionate nature and possess strong people skills
• Ability to effectively elicit/provide information to and from appropriate individuals (including, but not limited to, supervisors, co-workers, clients) via strong communication skills; proficiency in the English language may be required
• Computer proficiency required