Personal Care Aide PCA

$36,504 - $36,504/Yr

LHC Group

Part-time - Entry Level

Ambulatory Health Care Services

About the position

We are hiring Certified PCA and HHA Caregivers to work 1:1 patient care in their homes in the Lewistown, NY area. At Willcare, a part of LHC Group, we embrace a culture of caring, belonging, and trust, and enjoy the meaningful connections that come from it: for the whole patient, their families, each other, and the communities we serve—it truly is all about helping people. You can find a home for your career here. As Aides & Caregivers, you can expect opportunities to build trusted relationships as you care & connect with people of all ages, flexibility for true work-life balance, continuing education and tuition reimbursement, and career mobility and growth opportunities. If you have a passion for care and want to strengthen your health care career, this is a great opportunity for you.

Responsibilities

• Provide support and assistance with personal hygiene and household functions for individuals to remain in their own homes.
• Report observations of the client's condition to the Agency Director or accounts manager, and notify immediately if any incidents or accidents occur.
• Drive safely, comply with traffic regulations, and wear a seat belt when business travel is required.
• Assist clients with activities of daily living including bathing, hair care, oral care, nail care, skin care, and transferring patients between bed, chair, and wheelchair.
• Assist with household tasks directly essential to clients' personal care.

Requirements

• Six months experience in home care preferred.
• Ability to work flexible hours as required to meet identified patients' needs.
• Ability to function in any home situation regardless of age, race, creed, color, sex, disability, or financial condition of the patient.
• Able to work independently and multi-task with good time management skills.
• Good communication, writing, and organizational skills.
• Strong commitment to the goals, mission, and philosophy of the organization.
• Ability to adapt to changing organizational needs.

Benefits

• Flexible schedules
• Weekly pay
• $500 loyalty bonus
• Continuing education and tuition reimbursement
• Career mobility and growth opportunities