PCA / Caregiver / Sitter

Company: Right at Home Acadiana
Location: Lafayette
Posted on: January 13, 2020

Job Description:

Essential FunctionsWe're looking for PCAs / Sitters for help with elderly clients. The actual duties depend upon the specific client.The caregiver may perform companion care activities contained in a written assignment by the Supervisor.o----Companionshipo----Run errands with cliento----Taking walkso----Shoppingo----Going to eventso----Meal Preparation--o----Other as assignedThe caregiver may perform personal care activities contained in a written assignment by the Supervisor which includes but is not limited to, assisting the client with activities of daily living, such as:o----Personal hygiene (assisting to bathroom or in using bedpan, bathing, care of mouth, skin and hair)o----Ambulation--o----Eatingo----Dressingo----Shavingo----Meal Preparation--o----Assisting with the use of devices for aid to daily living (cane, walker, wheelchair or lift device)o----Assisting with prescribed range of motion exercises--o----Measuring and preparing special dietso----Measuring intake and outputo----Taking vital signs (temperature, pulse, respirations and blood pressure)----o----Ensuring client does not fall--o----Other as assignedThe Personal Care Assistant may perform light housekeeping tasks that will facilitate the client's self-care at home. These tasks include, but are not limited to:o----Vacuumingo----Dustingo----Sweeping or mopping floorso----Doing disheso----Laundryo----Cleaning bathrooms--o----Other as assignedNotes/Special Instruction--Works under the direction of the Staffing Manager.We have caregiver recognition programs, PTO and medical benefits!

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