Personal Care Aide - Nuvance Health

Health Quest and Western Connecticut Health Network have combined to form a new nonprofit health system. The name for the new health system will be Nuvance Health. The new health system was created to provide communities across New York’s Hudson Valley and western Connecticut with more convenient, accessible and affordable care.

Summary:

A paraprofessional person who is specifically trained, competent and performs assigned functions of personal care to the patient in their residence under the direction, instruction and supervision of the registered nurse (RN) in the licensed agency.

Responsibilities:

• Understands and adheres to established Agency policies and procedures.
• Performs all PCA health related task activities under the direction and supervision of a registered professional nurse utilizing a written plan of care
• Completes appropriate visit record documentation in a timely manner as per Agency policy.
• Reports changes in the patient’s condition and needs to the RN.
• Performs household services essential to health care in the home as assigned.
• Assists in maintaining or improving the patient’s independent functioning as patient condition allows.

Other information:

Education and Experience Requirements:

Must meet New York State Department of Health regulations for Personal Care Aide training program and competency.

License, Registration, or Certification Requirements:

PCA Certificate Completion of a NY Department of Health-approved Home Health Aide training program and competency
·Valid NYS Driver’s License

·Proof of current Auto Insurance

Work Type: Full-Time

Work Shift: 0830-1700

Salary Range:

15.3000 - 22.4200

Credentials:
Essential:
* Valid Drivers License