PCA/HHA - The Eliot at Troy
Troy, NY 12180
About the Job
Home Health Aide or Personal Care Aide Compensation and Schedule:
· Full Time & Part Time Hours available; 7am to 3pm, 3pm to 11pm and 11pm to 7am
Home Health Aide or Personal Care Aide Responsibilities:
· Assists with personal care activities
· Assists with household tasks
· Meets safety needs of clients including safe use of equipment (side rails, step stools, wheelchairs, oxygen, etc.)
· Accurately documents services provided in accordance with agency policies and procedures on the day services are rendered.
· Participates in the supervisory process with other members of the health care team as required by NYS law.
· Performs other appropriate duties as assigned by the supervising nurse.
· Administration - Accurately documents services provided in accordance with agency policy on the day of service
· Communication - Immediately reports any changes in client’s condition or incidents to RN supervisor.
· Establishes and maintains effective communication and a positive relationship with clients/families
· Maintains the integrity and confidentiality of client and family information and client records.
· Customer Service - Adheres to agency dress code and observes personal hygiene practices when working in-patient’s home.
· Demonstrates reliability and punctuality