Rivhs

Patient Care Assistant On Call Home Health

Newport Square Professional Center - Newport News, Virginia

Sponsorship not specified$17k-$22kDetected 6 hours ago

Patient Care

About the role

The On-Call Patient Care Assistant provides personal care, comfort measures and environmental services of the clients (including those needing special precautions) and preforms specific treatments.

Demonstrates accountability for ensuring availability of resources (equipment, instruments, supplies) necessary to ensure positive patient outcomes. Maintains clean, safe and orderly work/patient environment by cleaning work stations/areas, equipment
Participates positively in training and support of all team members, volunteers and students as needed.
Maintains clean, safe and orderly work/patient environment by cleaning work stations/areas, equipment; stocking supplies; placing equipment in proper storage areas.
Promotes and maintains safe work environment for staff as well as our customers, incorporating national patient safety initiatives.
The On-Call works effectively with Private Duty team to maintain an environment of excellence which is client focused and provides timely, appropriate, compassionate, quality client care.

Valid Drivers License Required
In addition, this position must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patient served.
The individual must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and provide the care needed as described according to the departmental policy and procedure.
Caregivers will be required to work 2 weeks of on call per month as well as holidays when required.
Demonstrates competent understanding of assigned plans of care within appropriate scope of practice and responsibilities as directed by the RN/LPN to include accurately completing all required documentation.
Education
Program Graduate, Personal Care Aide Training Program Approved by VA Department of Health/DMAS (Required) or
Experience
Licenses and Certifications
CPR/BLS Certification - American Heart Association/American Red Cross/American Safety and Health Institute (AHA/ARC) within 30 Days(Required)
Drives personal vehicle for RHS business 25% or more of the time to perform essential functions of the job
To learn more about being a team member with Riverside Health System visit us at https://www.riversideonline.com/careers.

Program Graduate, Nurse Aide Training Program Approved by VA Board of Nursing (Preferred)
Prior work experience in a home care setting (Preferred)

$16.80 - $21.83/HourlyActual pay is determined based on job-related factors such as relevant experience, education, credentials, skills, internal equity, and business needs.

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