PCA Caregiver

Company: Elite Community-Based Services
Location: Newport
Posted on: November 14, 2024

Job Description:

We're hiring Caregivers, CNAs, HHAs, and/or PCAs in Newport, AR - Flexible Schedules and Weekly Pay!
At Elite Community Based Services, 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 CNAs, Aides & Caregivers, you can expect:

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• 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
  
• career mobility and growth opportunities -
  
  If you have a passion for care and want to strengthen your nursing career, this is a great opportunity for you.
  Job SummaryThe Home and Community Bases Services Aide is a person who provides support, assistance with personal hygiene and household functions for an individual to be able to remain in their own home.Specific Job Duties/Responsibilities
  • Reports observations of the client's condition to the Agency Director or accounts manager. Notifies the Agency Director immediately if any incidents or accidents occur.
  • Drives safely, complies with traffic regulations, and wears a seat belt when business travel is required.
  • May provide or assist clients with activities of daily living including: bathing in bed, tub or shower; care of hair including shampoo, combing and brushing; care of teeth and mouth including denture care; nail care, filing only; skin care including pericare and applying lotion; transfer of patient from bed to chair and to wheelchair. Transfer of patients on and off bedpan, commode and toilet.
  • Assists with household tasks directly essential to clients' personal care.
    Experience Desired
    • Prior experience in home care preferred.
    • Successful completion -of a competency evaluation.License Requirements
      • Current driver's license, vehicle insurance and access to a dependable vehicle or public transportation.State Specific Requirements
        • AR: Private Care-Licensed Agencies: Must have completed a 40 hour aide training course approved by Arkansas Department of Health and be certified as a personal care aide. -Skill Requirements
          • Ability to work flexible hours as required to meet identified client's needs.
          • Ability to function in any home situation regardless of age, race, creed, color, sex, disability, or financial condition of the client.
          • Able to work independently.
          • Good communication, writing, and organizational skills.#LI-KS2 -#LI-SH1

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