HHA/PCA- Weekends Only/ Spanish Speaking

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.

*Specific Case:  Location near Einstein Hospital. MUST speak Spanish. *

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:

Weekends Only

Saturday and Sunday from 9am-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