Personal Care Attendant
Company: Right at Home San Marcos
Location: San Marcos
Posted on: August 2, 2022
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Job Description:
Job Description All Shifts needed, pay rates averaging $12-$14
per hour Full time or part time available, start immediately Job
Summary: Primary functions: provide personal assistance and/or
health-related services to patients/clients in their place of
residence; provide a safe and clean environment; work cooperatively
with the patient/client and family; and report observations and
problems to the Supervisor. Job Qualifications: Education: If under
18 years of age, must be either a high school graduate or enrolled
in a vocational education program License: Must have current
drivers license or reliable transportation to travel to assignments
Experience: If at least 18 years of age, have proof of competency
through education and/or experience or demonstrate competency to
perform tasks as assigned. If under age 18, must successfully
demonstrate competency to perform tasks assigned. Skills: Must be
able to follow written and verbal instructions and be competent to
perform tasks assigned by Supervisor Demonstrates interest in the
welfare of those who are elderly and/or disabled. Must successfully
complete a Competency Evaluation Skills Checklist and pass a
written Skills Test as required if performing G-Tube feedings.
Background Checks: Must agree to and pass a criminal history check
and an Employee Misconduct Registry check. Environmental and
Working Conditions: Works in patient---s/client---s residence in
various conditions; possible exposure to blood, body fluids and
infectious diseases; must have the ability to work a flexible
schedule and travel locally; some exposure to unpleasant weather.
Physical and Mental Effort: Prolonged standing and walking
required. Must have the ability to lift up to 50 pounds and move
patients/clients. Requires working under some stressful conditions
to meet deadlines, to identify patient/client needs, to make quick
decisions and to meet patient/client and family psychosocial needs.
Requires hand-eye coordination and manual dexterity. Must have the
ability to use durable medical equipment in the home. Essential
Functions: Promote positive, supportive, and respectful
communication to the patient/client and family and Agency personnel
Provide an environment that promotes respect for the
patient---s/client---s privacy and property Provide personal
assistance or health-related tasks to patient/client according to
the Individualized Service Plan Appropriately report changes to
ensure continuity of care Practice accepted infection control
principles Provide a clean, safe and comfortable environment
Utilize skills necessary to perform services according to the
Agency---s policy Contribute to the management and efficient
operation of the Agency and demonstrate effective time management
skills Demonstrate commitment, professional growth and competency
by attending required inservices Promote the Agency---s philosophy
and administrative policies to ensure quality of care
Keywords: Right at Home San Marcos, San Marcos , Personal Care Attendant, Other , San Marcos, Texas
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