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We are seeking a compassionate, dedicated, full-time Personal Care Aide (PCA) to head our personal care team. In this role, you will make a difference in the life of a young woman with movement disorder and neurological disorder by enhancing the quality of her life, promoting her well-being and helping promote her independence in the home and out in the community.
The ideal candidate is patient, reliable, engaging, observant and adaptable. This person is a leader, self driven, organized and takes pride and a personal interest in their clients. If you enjoy interacting with adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities and supporting their clinical teams and families, we’d like to meet with you.
Responsibilities
- Serve as Care team head, taking full responsibility for implementation of care directives
- Communicate updates and daily instructions to other care team members
- Assist with personal hygiene needs, including bathing, grooming, dressing, and toileting
- Assist with mobility exercises, walking and transfers
- Prepare nutritious vegan meals and assist with feeding when needed
- Help with transportation for medical appointments, grocery shopping, and errands
- Light housekeeping activities such as food prep, cleaning, laundry, and organizing
- Dispense medication as per prescribed schedules and document accurately.
- Supply personal companionship, remaining actively engaged by providing ongoing social activities & emotional support
and adhering to Person Centered Plan.
- Administrative functions such as attending care plan meetings, documentation of task completion and reporting changes
in the client’s physical condition or behavior to the rest of the team.
Qualifications
- Active Maryland state certification required: Home Health Aide (HHA) and/or Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
- 3 years experience as a Caregiver, Home Health Aide, or similar role is required.
- Reliability, professionalism, and punctuality are strict requirements
- Extensive knowledge and strict implementation of health and safety guidelines
- Background check and drug screening (will be completed upon hiring)
- Valid CPR and First Aid certification
- Valid driver’s license and reliable vehicle for transportation to work and on job
- Ability to implement and supervise the execution of a detailed care plan
- Proficient housekeeping and cooking skills
- Strong communication and management skills with attention to detail.
- Works well within a team and families.
To apply, please send your resume and cover letter to the provided email. Candidates who provide this information in their response email will be considered first.
Vacancy caducado!