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HHA/PCA- Full time

Open Arms Home Care is currently looking for experienced HHA\PCA - a home care aide is responsible for providing services to clients at home needing care and assistance during the day and/or night under the direction of Open Arms Home Care policies, protocols and procedures.

*This shift is for a specific client needing full time care living in the North Philadelphia area. Candidate must live/ be in close proximity to North Philly.  The shift will be Monday-Saturday, Morning shift from 10am-6pm.*

Essential Job Functions:

• Assists clients with personal hygiene, physical comfort, nutritional needs, and household activities to ensure a safe and clean environment.
• Communicates effectively and efficiently with the client, family, and/or caregiver regarding client's needs and the services provided.
• Utilizes techniques of positioning, body mechanics and body alignment.
• Understands rationale and principles related to maintenance of skin integrity and need for infection control.
• Ensures client's rights, including confidentiality of care.
• Conducts services in a caring, professional and ethical manner at all times.
• Assists with performance of procedures to ensure the physical well-being and comfort of the client.
• Responds appropriately to emergencies.
• Participates with office schedulers and the Open Arms Home Care coordinator in a plan for client services and scheduled home visits.
• Submits legible, timely and accurate documentation for billing and payroll purposes.
• Able to work independently including prioritizing schedule of visits with minimum supervision.
• Must be able to work weekend requirements and variable shifts as needed.
• Must be dependable and able to report to assignments on time.
• Communicates in a timely manner with office staff regarding delayed arrivals or absences from assignments.
• Maintains a positive, respectful and professional attitude.
• Participates in process to maintain internal and external customer satisfaction.
• Performs all tasks according to policies regarding Infection Control and Universal Precautions.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

 Schedule:

• Monday-Saturday
• 10AM-6PM

Qualifications And Requirements:

• Minimum age of 18 years required.
• Good verbal, written and reading skills in English.
• Be able to drive yourself to and from your assignments.
• Previous experience applicable to position
• Bilingual: English\Spanish a plus

Education:

• High School Diploma or equivalent