ARAA Home Care LLC, Maryland is currently looking for Patient Care Assistants to work in full- or part-time positions. We are looking for people who are dedicated to providing compassionate and extensive care for our patients.
For more information or to set up an appointment, please call (410) 939-2800. Once reviewed, someone will contact you to discuss next steps.
Please see below for an outline of the responsibilities and requirements:
PCA Responsibilities:
- Provide great patient care
- Answer patient calls and determine how best to help them
- Provide physical support for patients or residents with daily activities and personal hygiene, including bathing, dressing, getting out of bed, using the toilet, walking, standing or exercising
- Turn and reposition bedridden patients
- Ensure patients receive an appropriate diet by providing their dietary restrictions, food allergies and preferences
- Obtain a wide range of information from physicians, caregivers, and nurses about patient condition, treatment plans and suggested activities
- Measure and record food and liquid intake and urinary and fecal output and report into medical and nursing staff
- Record vital signs, including blood pressure, pulse, temperature and respiration rate as requested by staff
- Examine patients to detect issues requiring medical care including open wounds, bruises or blood in urine
- Remind patients to take medications and nutritional supplements
- Note observations of patient behavior, including complaints, or physical symptoms to nurses
- Stay up to date on CNA/PCA training and facility policy and procedures
CNA Requirements:
- 2+ years’ work experience
- Basic Health and Tuberculosis screening
- Participate in Quality Improvement Program
- Patient Care experience
- Current CPR (American Heart Association) Certification
- Ability to think and work independently and with direction and communicate with staff members in a fast-paced and sometimes stressful environment
- High School graduate or equivalent
- Valid Driver’s License and Insurance
- Meeting recurring training requirements
- Must be able to lift 50 lbs
Apply directly to https://www.araahomecarellc.co...
