Personal Care Aide

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Personal Care Aide Join our team of Personal Care Aide and Nurses! Hallway Healthcare provides 1:1 in-home care to retired Nuclear and Federal Workers that have received benefits through EEOICPA or FECA. These are the workers who have retired from Department of Energy facilities such Lawrence Livermore National Lab, Sandia National Lab Lawrence Berkeley National Lab, Stanford Linear, etc. We also serve Federal Workers such as US Postal Workers. Unlike many home health agencies that require multiple short visits per shift, Hallway Healthcare typically assigns you to one patient per shift, allowing for more focused, consistent, and meaningful care. Certified Nursing Assistants are responsible for light cleaning, cooking, and doing laundry, as well as assisting clients with bathing, showering, grooming, and other personal hygiene tasks. Additionally, personal care aides might consult with a client's family members and nursing staff to address their concerns regarding the client's health, nutrition, and overall well-being. Able to take vital signs and document on EMR. Experience: 6 months of experience. Computer literate, with EMR experience. Requirements: Must have valid Drivers License, Able to drive patients to run errands or accompany to appointments, Cooking, Light housekeeping Duties: Complete Documentation on Alayacare by the end of each shift Provide direct patient care under the supervision of a registered nurse or licensed practical nurse Assist with activities of daily living, such as bathing, dressing, cooking, feeding and light housekeeping Monitor and record vital signs, such as blood pressure, temperature, and pulse Assist with patient assessments and report any changes in condition to the nursing staff Assist with patient mobility and transfers Transport patients to doctors appointments, grocery stores or pharmacies Provide emotional support to patients and their families Maintain a clean and safe environment for patients Skills: Strong patient care skills and ability to provide compassionate care Knowledge of medical terminology and basic healthcare procedures Ability to perform patient assessments and recognize changes in condition Experience with home care services is a plus Excellent communication and interpersonal skills Ability to work well in a team environment Complete Documentation on Alayacare by the end of each shift Provide direct patient care under the supervision of a registered nurse or licensed practical nurse Note: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. The employee may be required to perform other duties as assigned. LOCATION: Canoga Park, CA AVAILABLE SHIFTS: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday 7:30am-11:30am or 7:30am-1:30pm Pay Rate: $20-23/hr Job Title: Personal Care Aide BENEFITS: - Medical Insurance - Dental Insurance - Vision Insurance - Company provides HRA (Health Reimbursement Arrangement) - 401k -401k match up to 4% - Mileage 1 way after 30 miles **Insurance available for full-time employees. 401k eligibility after clocking 1,000 hours and completing 1 year with the company. APPLY TODAY! WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS The work environment and physical demands described here are representative of those required by an employee to perform the essential functions of this job with or without reasonable accommodations. Environmental Elements Employee works in a home setting sometimes with moderate noise levels, controlled temperature conditions, they may have direct exposure to hazardous substances. The role involves managing challenging interactions with staff, public officials and private representatives while interpreting and implementing departmental policies and procedures. Employee will have to travel to a variety of patient homes and perform in conditions that vary greatly depending upon the client’s home environment. Some homes will be clean, neat, and maintained at a comfortable temperature. Other homes may be cluttered, dirty, with an uncomfortable temperature. The above list reflects the essential functions and other job functions considered necessary of the job identified, and shall not be construed as a detailed description of all work requirements that may be inherent in the job, or assigned by supervisory personnel. This job description is used as a guide only and not inclusive of responsibilities and job duties. If you are passionate about providing quality patient care and have the necessary skills, we would love to hear from you. Physical Elements Sufficient clarity of speech and hearing or other communication capabilities, with or without reasonable accommodation, to enable the employee to communicate effectively; Sufficient vision or other powers of observation, with or without reasonable accommodation, to enable the employee to review a wide variety of materials in electronic or hard copy form; Sufficient manual dexterity, with or without reasonable accommodation, to enable the employee to operate a personal computer, telephone, and other related equipment; Sufficient personal mobility and physical reflexes, with or without reasonable accommodation, to enable the employee to safely lift, move, or maneuver whatever may be necessary to successfully perform the duties of their position; Sufficient personal mobility and physical reflexes, with or without reasonable accommodation, to enable the employee to efficiently function in a home setting; and Sufficient personal mobility and physical reflexes, with or without reasonable accommodation, to enable the employee to efficiently function in a home setting, with frequent travel to a variety of locations; patient appointments or errands. Able to lift 50 pounds Apply now to join our dedicated healthcare team!