PCA 10p-8a

A Personal Care Assistant is an individual who providessupport services to assist clients with personal, physical mobility andtherapeutic care needs, as established by a rehabilitation health practitioner,social worker or other health care professional. The Personal Care Assistantmay work in a variety of settings, to include medical facilities,rehabilitation centers or in-home residential care.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Provides services to persons who need help with day-to-dayactivities

Demonstrates competence in performing the necessary skillsbased on the patient’s plan of care

Provides health care tasks, personal hygiene services, andother related support services essential to the client’s health and safety

Assists with transfers and ambulation

Performs incidental household services that are an integralpart of a personal care plan (if applicable)

Provides companionship by reading, listening and talkingwith client

Assists client in the development of independent skillsthrough self-care activities such as toileting, clothing routines, and personalhygiene

Implements behavior management techniques in accordance withthe directions given by the supervisor/healthcare practitioner; includingreinforcing appropriate behaviors in accordance with plans and discouragingnegative behavior

Reports changes in patient/client status

Adheres to the Health Insurance Portability andAccountability Act (HIPPA) privacy policies and procedures

Performs other duties as assigned/necessary

Minimum Requirements:

State licensure or certification if required by state and/orcontract

One (1) year relevant patient/client care experiencepreferred

Complies with all relevant professional standards ofpractice

Participation and completion of Amergis Competency programwhen applicable

Current CPR if applicable

TB Questionnaire, PPD or chest x-ray if applicable

Current Health certificate (per contract or stateregulation)

Must meet all federal, state and local requirements

Successful completion of new hire training as applicable tojob site

Understand patient confidentiality and HIPAArequirements

Ability to effectively elicit/provide information to andfrom appropriate individuals (including, but not limited to, supervisors,co-workers, clients) via strong communication skills; proficiency in theEnglish language may be required

Computer proficiency required

Must be at least 18 years of age

Benefits

At Amergis, we firmly believe that our employees are the heartbeat of our organization and we are happy to offer the following benefits:

Competitive pay & weekly paychecks

Health, dental, vision, and life insurance

401(k) savings plan

Awards and recognition programs

Benefit eligibility is dependent on employment status.

About Amergis

Amergis, formerly known as Maxim Healthcare Staffing, has served our clients and communities by connecting people to the work that matters since 1988. We provide meaningful opportunities to our extensive network of healthcare and school-based professionals, ready to work in any hospital, government facility, or school. Through partnership and innovation, Amergis creates unmatched staffing experiences to deliver the best workforce solutions.

Amergis is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.