Personal Care Aide - Floater

Job Details: Job Location: 1699 WEST MOUND STREET

• COLUMBUS, OH, Education Level: High School, Salary Range: $19.00Hourly, Job Purpose:
• The Personal Care Aide
• Floater at LIFECARE ALLIANCE is responsible for performing personal care and homemaker services as determined by a nurse’s assessment of the client’s needs. This role involves providing respite and private duty care, ensuring clients receive the necessary support and assistance to maintain their well-being and comfort.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist clients with personal hygiene tasks according to the client care plan, ensuring their dignity and comfort.
• Accurately take and record vital signs, including blood pressure, pulse, temperature, respiration, and weight, as part of the client’s health monitoring.
• Provide in-home care services, drawing on a minimum of 2 years of experience in either private duty or facility care.
• Utilize a 60-hour training or state-tested nursing license to deliver high-quality care.
• Adapt to various client needs and environments as a floater, offering flexible and reliable support across different locations.
• Collaborate with healthcare professionals to ensure comprehensive care is provided to each client.
• Maintain clear and accurate documentation of care provided and any changes in the client’s condition.
• Uphold the standards and values of LIFECARE ALLIANCE, ensuring compassionate and respectful service to all clients.

Qualifications

Required Education:

• High School Diploma or GED Required Experience:
• Minimum of 2 years of in-home care experience, either in private duty or in a facility setting
• Completion of a 60-hour training program or possession of a state-tested nursing license Required Skills and Abilities:
• Proficiency in assisting clients with personal hygiene according to individualized care plans
• Ability to accurately take and record vital signs, including blood pressure, pulse, temperature, respiration, and weight
• Strong understanding of personal care and homemaker services based on a nurse’s assessment
• Capability to provide respite and private duty care with professionalism and empathy
• Excellent communication skills to effectively interact with clients and healthcare professionals
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow care plans meticulously
• Ability to work independently and manage time efficiently in a home care setting