PCA - CAREGIVER in Las Vegas Valley, Nevada at Homewatch CareGivers of Las Vegas

Company Overview

In 1980, Homewatch CareGivers established its mission to preserve dignity, protect independence and provide peace of mind to our clients and their loved ones by providing exceptional home care. By delivering high-quality caregiver services, Homewatch CareGivers helps improve the quality of life for those in our communities as well as provide meaningful employment opportunities. We offer employees a strong family-oriented culture and professional, accredited training that addresses relevant health and wellness issues. Homewatch CareGivers welcomes individuals into our family who are eager to continually learn in order to best serve clients’ evolving needs, and who demonstrate the passion for connecting people to the quality services they deserve. For more information about the company and our services, please visit our website: www.hwcg.com/las-vegas.

Caregivers may be PCP’s (Personal Care Provider), CNA’s (Certified Nurse Aid) or HHA’s (Home Health Aide) but this is not required. Caregivers must be reliable, dependable, honest, and caring. Caregivers must possess a valid driver’s license, provide their own transportation, and provide evidence of current automobile insurance. Caregivers are not allowed to text or talk on their cell phones in a client’s home unless the office is contacting them. Caregivers are not allowed to smoke or drink alcohol in a client’s home. Caregivers must be observant enough to recognize changes in their clients, and can alert the appropriate personnel if necessary.

Nature of job:

Caregivers provide paraprofessional services to the agency’s home care clients, as assessed in the care plan and in compliance with the client’s Service Agreement.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required:

1. Experience as a caregiver in a home care setting, assisted living facility, or nursing facility.
2. Must meet hiring criteria as defined in the agency’s minimum standards, including but not limited to the caregiver skills test.
3. Must be able to function with minimal supervision, accepting personal responsibility for maintaining a professional relationship with the client.
4. Must accept responsibility for maintaining skills and learning on an ongoing basis, as well as adhering to agency policies.
5. Must either have or obtain CPR and First Aid Certification.
6. Must pass a physical and TB test.
7. Must be able to communicate effectively both written and verbally.
8. Must pass all background screening with satisfactory results.

Scope of Position:

1. Reports to Homewatch CareGivers supervisor.
2. Does not administer medication or perform any procedures requiring the knowledge or skills of a licensed nurse or registered therapist as referenced in the State of Nevada regulations for Personal Care Agencies.
3. Must have your own vehicle with vehicle insurance and a current driver’s license.

Major Responsibilities:

1. Responsible for assisting the agency’s clients with their personal care needs in accordance with the care plan and qualifications including assistance with bathing, dressing, eating, toileting, personal hygiene, etc.
2. Responsible for assisting clients with activities of daily living in a safe and beneficial manner.
3. Duties may include light housekeeping, meal preparation, laundry and linen change, transportation/shopping, or other reasonable duties as assigned.

Physical Qualifications:

1. Able to work an average of 20-40 hours per week.
2. Able to bend, climb, stoop, and stand an average of 5 hours per day.
3. Able to lift 20-30 pounds.
4. Able to use tools necessary for job.