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ComForcare

Personal Care Assistant

ComForcare, Burlington, Vermont, us, 05405

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Personal Care Assistant

The Personal Care Assistant provides clients various personal care and homemaker/companion services in accordance with an established plan of care so that they can remain in their residence. Essential Functions

Personal Care

Provide assistance with bathing, dressing, grooming, nail/skin care, back care, foot care, shampoo, oral hygiene, ambulation, transfers, range of motion exercise, safe use of equipment and assistive devices (wheelchair, walker, crutches, cane, lifts), change of position, with toileting, commode, incontinent care, meal planning, preparation, and assistance with feeding

Companion/Sitter

Provide companionship and respite services for family Perform homemaking activities which include (but are not limited to): vacuuming, dusting, sweeping, or mopping floors, doing dishes, changing bed linens, doing laundry and cleaning bathrooms

Medication Services

Assist with medications that the client self-administers

Qualifications/Educational Requirements

High school graduate or equivalent certificate Meets passing criteria on PCA skills test. Meets passing criteria on DEARS test (Drugs and Ethics test) Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English as needed for the job Possess a valid driver's license and have use of an insured automobile or access to adequate transportation for the job This job description is used as a guide only and not inclusive of responsibilities and job duties. Compensation: $19.00 - $23.00 per hour Join Our Team

Our Caregivers are the heart and soul of what we do. For that reason, we put our Caregivers first each and every day. At ComForCare, it is our CaregiverFirst promise, that our caregivers will be: Treated with respect and dignity. Provided exceptional training on a regular and ongoing basis. Are never alone in the field - support is always available. Thoughtfully matched with clients that they are compatible with. Join our team and be a part of a certified Great Place To Work! Thousands of ComForCare employees were surveyed and the response was overwhelmingly positive, with 90% agreeing that ComForCare is in fact a Great Place To Work. Equal Opportunity Employer: Disability/Veteran.