Personal Care Aide
Columbia SC
Description

ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Ensure quality and safe delivery of home care services. 
  • Information regarding client’s care notes is submitted to the Home Care SUPERVISOR in a timely manner. 
  • Service plans of care are discussed with Avodah Home Care, LLC’s Supervisor immediately if client’s conditions and or requirements change. 
  • Client assignments and reports are received from Avodah Home Care, LLC’s Supervisor. 


QUALIFICATIONS AND EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

  • Must be 18 or older 
  • High school graduation or GED required. 
  • Valid driver’s license, clean MVR & proof of current vehicle insurance 
  • Be able to read, write, and communicate effectively with client and supervisor; 
  • Certified Nurse Aide certification required as obtained through successful completion of an approved program 
  • Shall have one year-full-time experience in personal care or an institutional setting, such as a hospital or nursing home, OR shall have one-year full-time experience within the last five years in direct client care in a home care agency setting; OR 
  • Evidence of sympathetic attitude toward care elderly. 
  • Be capable of following a care services plan with minimal supervision; 
  • Evidence of maturity and ability to deal effectively with job demands 
  • Attends minimum of (8) hours of caregiver in-services per year. 
  • Participates in professional meetings when directed 
  • Shall have a criminal history check conducted prior to being offered work with this agency. 


Physical Demands: - Be capable of completing assigned job duties

  • Ability to perform tasks involving physical activity, which may include heavy lifting and extensive bending and standing. 
  • Able to bend and stand to perform job duties and lift up to 50+pounds. 
  • Able to drive up to 50+ miles per day. (If needed) 
  • Is neat in appearance and practice, with good personal hygiene.