Personal Care Aide - Waipahu

Are you a compassionate and dedicated individual looking to make a meaningful impact in your community?

FaithCare Hawaii is seeking compassionate and reliable caregivers to join our team and provide exceptional support to our clients in the following areas;

Pearl City, Waipahu, Ewa Beach, Kapolei, Waianae/Nanakuli/Makaha

Note: Applicants must reside in Oahu, Hawaii, or be willing to relocate if coming from the US mainland and have the authorization to work in the United States.

DUTIES

• Provides personal care and related services in the home under the direction, instruction and supervision of the Supervising Nurse: 

• Personal hygiene and grooming;

  • Bathing, skin care, oral hygiene, hair care, dressing, assistance in toileting;

  • Assistance with ambulation, mobility, transfers, and positioning; and

  • Personal care services do not include the management of the client's money or finances, or the balancing of the client's checkbook.

• Tasks to be performed by a PCA must be assigned by and performed under the supervision of the Supervising Nurse who will be responsible for the client care provided by the PCA.

• Under no circumstances may a PCA be assigned to receive or reduce any intravenous procedures, or any other sterile or invasive procedures, including enemas.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Follows the service plan to provide, safe, competent care to the client.

• Helps the client to maintain good personal hygiene and assists in maintaining a healthful, safe environment.

• Plans and prepares nutritious meals when instructed to do so by the service plan

• Assists the client with ambulation 

• Encourages the client to become as independent as possible according to the service plan.

• Attempts to promote client's mental alertness through involvement in activities of interest.

• Provides simple emotional and psychological support to the client and other members of the household and establishes a relationship with the client and family that transmits trust and confidentiality.

• Report any change in the client's mental or physical condition or in the home situation to the supervisor.

• Performs routine housekeeping tasks as related to a safe and comfortable environment for the client, as instructed by the Service plan:

• Routine housecleaning such as sweeping, mopping, dusting, making beds, washing dishes, cleaning toilets, sinks, showers, or bathtubs, or disposing of rubbish;

  • Care of clothing and linens, including washing, drying, ironing, and mending;

  • Shopping for household supplies, clothing, and personal essentials;

  • Running errands or picking up medication;

  • Shopping for food or preparing meals;

  • Escorting the client to medical care services or to nutritional or recreational programs and

  • Assisting with simple health care routines such as reminders to take oral medication, to maintain diet restrictions, or to perform recommended exercises.

• Prepares a visit note in a timely manner and submits it within the caregiver portal for documentation.

• Confirms the scheduling of visits on a weekly basis.

• Works with personnel of other community agencies involved in the client's care as directed by the supervisor.

• Attends in-service as required by state regulation.

JOB CONDITIONS

• The ability to drive and to access clients’ homes, which may not be routinely wheelchair accessible, is required.

• Hearing, eyesight, and physical dexterity must be sufficient to report on the client's condition, to identify a change in client condition, and to perform client care or assigned tasks.

• On occasion, may be required to bend, stoop, reach and move client weight up to 250 pounds; lift and/or carry up to 30 pounds.

• Must be able to communicate clearly, both verbally and in writing in English.

COMPANY INFORMATION

• Has access to all client medical records, which may be discussed with the Registered Nurse and the Supervising Nurse.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Must have a high school diploma or equivalent.

• Successful completion of a basic nurse aid training program approved by the Department OR has successfully completed coursework that qualifies a person as a certified or licensed health care professional.   

• Must be free from health problems that may be injurious to client, self, and co-workers and must present appropriate evidence to substantiate this.

• Must comprehend the basics of personal care, housekeeping, and meal preparation.

• Must understand and respect clients, including ethics and confidentiality of care.

• Must have a complete criminal background check.

• Must have current FA/CPR certification.

• Must have current TB Clearance (2-step).

• Must have other documentary requirements (ID or passport, SSN card, etc).

BENEFITS

• Supportive work environment

• Comprehensive orientation/training

• Career advancements and professional development

• Competitive salary

• Flexible scheduling and work assignments within your area

• Health insurance - medical, dental, vision

• Temporary disability insurance and Worker's compensation coverage

• Paid time off (PTO) after meeting eligibility

• Mileage reimbursement

• Portal, tools, and resources to support work processes