Personal Care Assistant job at Right At Home in Pittsburgh

Right At Home is at present looking to employ Personal Care Assistant on Fri, 17 May 2013 03:17:48 GMT. Provides various personal care and related paraprofessional services in accordance with an established plan of care. Provides for the personal needs and comfort of patients in their homes. Essential Functions Performs personal care activities that assist the patient with activities of daily living which include (but are not limited to): Personal hygiene (assisting to bathroom or in using bedpan...

Personal Care Assistant

Location: Pittsburgh Pennsylvania

Description: Right At Home is at present looking to employ Personal Care Assistant right now, this job will be placed in Pennsylvania. For detail informations about this job opportunity kindly see the descriptions. Provides various personal care and related paraprofessional services in accordance with an established plan of care. Provides for the personal needs and comfort of patients in their homes. !
Essential Functions

Performs personal care activities that assist the patient with activities of daily living which include (but are not limited to):

Personal hygiene (assisting to bathroom or in using bedpan, bathing, care of mouth, skin and hair)

Ambulation

Eating

Dressing

Shaving

Prepares meals and snacks according to instructions.

Performs patient-specific activities that are taught by a nurse. These could include (but are not limited to):

Assisting with the change of ostomy appliances

Reinforcement of dressings

Assisting with prescribed range of motion exercises

Measuring and preparing special diets

Taking vital signs

Application of an external catheter

Performs homemaking activities which include (but are not limited to): vacuuming, dusting, sweeping or mopping floors, doing dishes, changing bed linens, doing laundry and cleaning b! athrooms.

Qualifications

High school graduat! e or G.E.D certificate preferred.

Six months experience as a Personal Care Assistant in healthcare (in homes or facilities).

Successful completion of a state-approved Nurse Aide or Personal Care Assistant course.

Current CPR certificate is recommended.

Ability to read, write, speak and understand English as needed for the job.

Possess a valid driver's license and have use of an insured automobile or access to adequate transportation for the job.

This position requires 30-40 hours of basic care training.
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If you were eligible to this job, please email us your resume, with salary requirements and a resume to Right At Home.

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This job starts available on: Fri, 17 May 2013 03:17:48 GMT

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