Home Care Aide (HCA) Job Description
Multiple opportunities are currently available in Bluffton, Hilton Head, SC for PCA/ Home care Aide's for in home care providing care for our clients in their homes. Position include some or all of the following description job functions as listed below
Performs personal care activities that assist the patient with activities of daily living which include (but are not limited to):
Personal hygiene (assisting to bathroom or in using bedpan, bathing, care of mouth, skin and hair)
Ambulation
Eating
Dressing
Shaving
Performs homemaking activities which include (but are not limited to): vacuuming, dusting, sweeping or mopping floors, doing dishes, changing bed linens, doing laundry and cleaning bathrooms
Prepares meals and snacks according to instructions; may participate in planning meals; sometimes shopping is required.
Provides companionship which may include accompanying client on walks, trips to social/recreational activities, assistance with hobbies, etc.
May offer medication reminders to clients who have short term memory loss.
Job Requirements
Qualifications For : PCA/ Home Care Aide's
High school graduate or G.E.D certificate preferred.
Current CPR certificate is recommended.
Ability to read, write, speak and understand English as needed for the job.
Possess a valid driver's license and have use of an insured automobile or access to adequate transportation for the job.
Experience:
Caregiver: 1 year (Preferred)
Home Care: 1 year (Preferred)
Dementia Care
Candidates must pass a criminal background check including an FBI Criminal History Check and Pre-employment drug screen and must supply recent PPD Test