Personal Care Assistant (PCA) Job Description
Simple Wellness is a new Residential Service Agency assisting various counties in the state of Maryland. We are a dedicated team passionate about making a positive impact in the community. Our goal is to lead with love and to be recognized as the best! As a result, we are looking for exceptional professionals to join our team. If you feel that you would be a complement and an extraordinary asset to our growing family, please apply!
Responsibilities:
Provide great care.
Answer requests and determine how best to serve.
Provide physical support for participants with daily activities and personal hygiene.
Obtain a wide range of information from physicians, caregivers, and nurses about participant's condition, treatment plans, and suggested activities.
Measure and record food, liquid intake, urinary and fecal output and reporting changes to medical or nursing staff.
Communicate possible issues requiring medical care (including open wounds, bruises and blood in urine).
Provide reminders and/or assistance (when applicable).
Note and communicate behavior and status changes (obtained through observation, complaints, and/or notice of physical symptoms) to nurses.
Stay up to date on professional trainings, facility policies and procedures.
Requirements:
3+ years work experience in home care
Basic Health and Tuberculosis Screening
Participate in Quality Improvement Program
Able to lift up to 50lbs
Current on CPR (American Heart Association) Certification.
Ability to think and work independently with direction.
Ability to communicate with staff members in a fast-paced and sometimes stressful environment.
High School graduate or equivalent
Clean Background Check Required