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Our Company is looking for Personal Care Assistants (PCA) with experience in assisting clients with tasks that the individual would typically do for him/herself in the absence of a disability. Such tasks may be performed at home or in the community. This position entitles hands-on clients.
Such services may include physical or verbal assistance to the client in accomplishing any:
Activity of Daily Living (ADL):
Bathing
Dressing
Eating/Feeding
Grooming
Mobility/Walking
Toileting/Bowel and bladder care
Transferring
Instrumental Activities of Daily Living (IADL):
Cueing/Reminders for self-medication administration
Housekeeping
Laundry
Meal Preparation/Planning
Shopping
Other:
Accompany to appointments
Conversation
Errands
Mail/Correspondence
Telephone use
Requirements:
Must exhibit mature, responsible behavior, and understand the need for patient confidentiality.
Impeccable written and oral communication skills
Must be able to follow direction and accurately report to the agencys Care Coordinator or Supervisor any changes in clients condition.
Must have own vehicle, car insurance, car registration, and valid CT. Drivers License. Unless, client doesnt required a caregiver with a vehicle in which case they can use the bus line or any other means of transportation.
Experience and knowledge working with patients who have chronic and acute conditions
Ability to problem solve quickly
Must be CNA or PCA certified. Certificate or license must be presented during interview. If not CNA or PCA certified, must undergo an intensive training for the current position as a PCA. Live-in are also required this training.
