Caregiver
Company: Right at Home-Pasadena/Covina
Location: San Gabriel
Posted on: March 15, 2023
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Job Description:
Right at Home-Pasadena/Covina - We believe that our Home Health
Aides (HHA) and/or Personal Care Assistants (PCA) are the heart of
our business. Without you, we couldn't build meaningful
relationships with our clients, put a smile on their face or be the
highlight of their day. It is hard to put a price on helping others
but we know how important you are and value the impact you would
make day in and day out for our clients. In taking this position,
you would receive:
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Benefits -
In this role, we stand prepared to equip you with the right
personal protective equipment (PPE) and are ready to assist as you
care for our vulnerable population of seniors and adults with
disabilities. -
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What You'll Do and Who You Are: -
The good news is that your training will teach you everything you
need to know to succeed on the job. But there are a few character
traits you should have from the get-go. We have a great work
culture at Right at Home and look for people with a similar
mindset:
You're the honest, likable, energetic and approachable type, and
are able to get along and verbally communicate easily with people
at all levels. You listen well, have great decision making skills
and are passionate about your customer focus. You're never short of
a smile and take real pride in your work by being resourceful,
accountable, and adaptable and you cope well under pressure, take
initiative and thrive on a challenge. Integrity is one of your core
values as you do not ethically cut corners. You make a great first
impression as you are professional and kind in your demeanor and
approach.
You don't mind getting a little dirty --- this could include (but
is not limited to) assisting the patient with activities of daily
living such as providing assistance with personal hygiene
(toileting, bathing, care of mouth, skin and hair), ambulation,
eating, dressing, shaving, light housekeeping, and other household
chores. -
You don't have to be a gourmet chef but you can prepare a good meal
and work your way around a kitchen. -
You are able to perform other assigned activities which are taught
by a nurse, for a specific patient, which includes but is not
limited to:
Assisting with the change of ostomy appliances
Reinforcement of dressings (non-sterile) -
Assisting with the use of devices for aid in daily living (cane,
walker, wheelchair or lift device)
Assisting with prescribed range of motion exercises
Assisting with self-administered simple urine tests for sugar
acetone or albumin (may not interpret results)
Measuring and preparing special diets
Measuring intake and output
Taking vital signs (temperature, pulse, respirations and blood
pressure)
Application of an external (condom-type) catheter
Assisting with application of arm sling, arm splint or leg
splint
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Must Haves: -
High school degree and/or a G.E.D. certificate -
Six months experience as a Home Health Aide (HHA) and/or Personal
Care Assistant (PCA) in health care (in homes or facilities) and
successful completion of a State approved Nurse Aide or Home Health
Aide (HHA) and/or Personal Care Assistant (PCA) course
The Home Health Aide shall have successfully completed a Competency
Evaluation that meets the State licensing law for home health
agencies
Must have a sympathetic attitude toward the care of the sick, and
ability to deal effectively with the demands of the job
Current CPR Certificate is recommended
Meets the requirements for employees providing direct patient
care
Read, write, speak and understand English as needed for the job
Have a valid driver's license and use of an insured automobile for
work or access to adequate transportation
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Right at Home is an equal opportunity employer that celebrates,
supports, and promotes diversity and inclusion. We will consider
all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion,
sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, sexual
orientation or gender identity, or any other legally protected
basis, in accordance with applicable law.
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Keywords: Right at Home-Pasadena/Covina, San Gabriel , Caregiver, Healthcare , San Gabriel, California
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