Job Description

North Star Home Care LLC is a growing home care agency that serves Chester County, Delaware County and Montgomery County. We are seeking compassionate and dedicated Personal Care Assistants/CNAs to provide essential support to individuals in need of personal care services in their homes or in facilities in the Delaware, Montgomery and Chester County Regions. The ideal candidate will share in North Star Home Care's mission and vision, possess experience and competent skills, and care for our clients as we would want someone to care for our own loved ones.

Personal Care Worker (PCW)/CNA-Openings in Delaware and Chester Counties-Part-time and full-time.

URGENT need for Bryn Mawr, PA!

Job Summary:

An individual who, under supervision, provides assistance with nutritional and environmental support, personal hygiene, feeding and dressing and other related tasks.

Organizational Relationship: Reports to the Supervisor

Risk Of Occupational Exposure to Blood Borne Pathogens: B: limited exposure

Qualifications:

Has successfully completed one of the following:

1. Demonstrated competency by passing a competency exam developed by the Agency or other entity which meets the PA regulatory requirements.

2. A training program developed by the Agency that meets all the PA state requirements.

Practices good hygiene and is neat in personal appearance.

Speaks, reads, and writes English.

Must have current CPR certification.

Must have criminal background check.

Must have current two-step TB testing.

Responsibilities:

• Personal Services assists with:
• Bath (tub, shower or bed)
• Oral hygiene
• Grooming and care of hair
• Ordinary care of nails
• Routine skin care/ lotion massage
• Positioning and turning of patents that cannot assist self in bed and chair
• Elimination
• Assist with eating, dressing walking and toileting
• Remind Consumer to take selfadministered medications
• Homemaking assists with:
• Meal planning and preparation in accordance with complex and modified diets
• Feeding
• Linen change (occupied and unoccupied)
• Laundry, Consumer’s only
• Light housekeeping; washing dishes, clean kitchen, dust & vacuum, only those rooms the Consumer uses.
• List needed supplies and grocery shopping

PCW’S/CNA'S AREREQUIRED TO:

• Follow universal precautions whenever giving any aspect of Consumer service.
• Maintain confidentiality.
• Perform ONLY those functions specified for each individual Consumer on the service plan.
• Respond to the physical, emotional and development needs of Consumers.
• Follow emergency procedures in the event of any incident, e.g., accident, injury or significant change in Consumer’s condition.

Essential Administrative Functions:

• Follow Consumer rights at all times.
• Record each activity performed on each case on a daily basis.
• Report any incidents or Consumer changes immediately.
• Submit Daily Activity Notes and record accurately on a timely basis (Each Shift).
• Follow instructions, is punctual and is at work as scheduled.
• Follow all appropriate agency policies.
• Attend inservice education annually per agency policy.
• Provide all information required for the maintenance of her/his personnel record as per

PA state regulations and Agency policy.

• Show interest, asks questions, and seek help as indicated; is receptive to supervision.
• Develop relationships and is cooperative with Consumer, family and supervisor.
• Maintain appropriate appearance by wearing North Star apparel and ID badge.
• Is productive and uses time efficiently.
• Follows instructions, is punctual and attendance is acceptable.
• Cooperates with supervisor and with Consumer/family.
• Is selfreliant and plans appropriately.
• Other duties as are reasonably assigned

Functional Abilities:

Is able to carry bundles upstairs weighing up to 10 pounds.

Must be able to stoop and bend.

Must be able to travel to prospective Consumer’s place of residence.

Must be able to hear and effectively communicate in English.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Benefits:

401(k)

Dental insurance

Disability insurance

Health insurance

Life insurance

Mileage reimbursement

Paid orientation

Paid sick time

Paid training

Vision insurance

Experience:

Caregiving: 2 years (Required)

Ability to Commute:

Bryn Mawr, PA 19010 (Required)

Work Location: In person

Application settings

Application method

Email

Require resume

Yes

Application updates

[email protected]

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About North Star Home Care LLC

North Star Home Care LLC is a growing home care agency that serves Chester County, Delaware County and Montgomery County. We are seeking compassionate and dedicated Personal Care Assistants/CNAs to provide essential support to individuals in need of personal care services in their homes or in facilities in the Delaware, Montgomery and Chester County Regions. The ideal candidate will share in North Star Home Care's mission and vision, possess experience and competent skills, and care for our clients as we would want someone to care for our own loved ones.

Job Tags

Full time, Part time, Immediate start, Shift work,

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