Personal Care Associate (PCA)
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VNA & Hospice of the Southwest Region Inc
Bennington, VT, US
Summary
The Personal Care Associate is responsible for carrying out client care plans, including performing patient care tasks and collecting vital signs. They must also document and communicate clinical information to supervisors and family members.
Job Description
VNA & Hospice of the Southwest Region of Rutland is looking for a per diem Personal Care Attendant (PCA) for Bennington County. Would you like to work for a caring and supportive medical company that values its employees? If so, please read on!
ABOUT VNA & HOSPICE OF THE SOUTHWEST REGION
Based in Vermont, we are one of the largest non-profit home health and hospice care agency that delivers a wide range of advanced medical care with compassion, dependability, and expertise to people of all ages. Our mission is to provide the best care for every person and to put a little more heart and soul into healthcare along the way. We strive to give customized care to individuals with chronic diseases and conditions as well as those who need short-term care. For our services, we have been recognized as one of the nation's top 100 performing home health agencies by HomeCare Elite.
A DAY IN THE LIFE OF A PERSONAL CARE ATTENDANT
Under the supervision of the Home Care Aide Staffing Manager, this position is responsible for assisting in the carrying out of a client plan of care. Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Receives and carries out daily patient assignments.
- Collects patient and family data and reports findings to supervisor.
- Performs interventions and procedures as directed to ensure the safe effective quality of care for patients.
- Performs a variety of patient care tasks including, but not limited to activities of daily living, collection of vital signs, ambulation/exercises, homemaking, etc.
- Effectively communicates clinical information-both verbally and in writing-to patients, their representatives, and home care staff, ensuring timely and appropriate reporting.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- High School diploma or equivalent required.
- Must be 18 years of age.
- Prior home care and/or hospice experience preferred.
- Valid state driver's license, vehicle and automobile insurance required. Ability to successfully pass pre-employment driver record, criminal, adult and child abuse background check/review required. Must show proof of auto insurance at time of employment.
READY TO JOIN OUR TEAM?
We understand your time is valuable, so we have a very quick and easy application process. If you feel that you would be right for this job, please fill out our initial 3-minute, mobile-friendly application. We look forward to meeting you!
For 80 years, Visiting Nurse Association & Hospice of the Southwest Region (VNAHSR) has served vulnerable populations such as at-risk children, the elderly, those with disabling and chronic illness, and people facing the end of life.
Founded in Rutland, Vermont, VNAHSR is a non-profit, Medicare-certified home health and hospice agency delivering a wide-range of advanced medical care with compassion, dependability, and expertise to people of all ages.
Today, with office locations in Bennington, Manchester, Rutland, and St. Albans, VNAHSR is one of Vermont’s largest not-for-profit community health provider of home health, hospice and community services.
Whether in their homes, or through one of our many community clinics, we bridge the gaps to secure the health care people need most.
Proud of our national reputation for quality care, VNAHSR is highly rated for Quality of Patient Care and Patient Satisfaction from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services.
Founded
1946
Company size
201-500 employees
Industry
Hospitals and Health Care
Org type
Nonprofit
Headquarters
Rutland, VT
For 80 years, Visiting Nurse Association & Hospice of the Southwest Region (VNAHSR) has served vulnerable populations such as at-risk children, the elderly, those with disabling and chronic illness, and people facing the end of life.
Founded in Rutland, Vermont, VNAHSR is a non-profit, Medicare-certified home health and hospice agency delivering a wide-range of advanced medical care with compassion, dependability, and expertise to people of all ages.
Today, with office locations in Bennington, Manchester, Rutland, and St. Albans, VNAHSR is one of Vermont’s largest not-for-profit community health provider of home health, hospice and community services.
Whether in their homes, or through one of our many community clinics, we bridge the gaps to secure the health care people need most.
Proud of our national reputation for quality care, VNAHSR is highly rated for Quality of Patient Care and Patient Satisfaction from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services.
Founded
1946
Company size
201-500 employees
Industry
Hospitals and Health Care
Org type
Nonprofit
Headquarters
Rutland, VT
