Personal Care Assistant

Virginia Health Services - Newport News, VA

Part-time,Full-time - Entry Level

Newport News, VA

Nursing and Residential Care Facilities

About the position

The Personal Care Assistant (PCA) role at Virginia Health Services involves providing essential personal care and support to patients in their homes. The PCA is responsible for assisting with daily living activities, ensuring patient safety, and maintaining a clean and safe environment. This position requires effective communication with healthcare professionals and adherence to agency policies and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Gives personal care to patients, including bathing, shampooing, shaving, mouth care, and skin care.
• Provides companionship to patients.
• Assists patients with ambulation, transfers, and exercise.
• Performs household services essential to health care at home.
• Cares for patients' surroundings to maintain a safe environment.
• Gives medication reminders for self-administered medications.
• Reports changes in patients' conditions and needs to the agency.
• Attends all mandatory in-service programs and staff meetings.
• Complies with Homecare Agency Compliance Plan, Infection Control Policies, and HIPAA Policies.

Requirements

• Demonstrate basic knowledge of all procedures included in the Home Health Aide job description.
• Ability to follow instructions from the Nursing Supervisor and other professional staff.
• Effective communication skills with managers, patients, families, and co-workers.
• Effective means of transportation for patient visits.
• Ability to assess safety of home situations for self, patients, and staff members.
• Ability to cope effectively with patients and families from varying backgrounds.
• Maintain confidentiality of patient information.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in home health care or personal care assistance.

Benefits

• Flexible scheduling options for full-time and part-time positions.