Personal Care Aide-Open Arms House

Kaweah Health is a publicly owned, community healthcare organization that provides comprehensive health services to the greater Visalia area in central California. With more than 5,000 employees, Kaweah Health provides state-of-the-art medicine and high-quality preventive services in our acute care hospital, specialized health centers and clinics. Our eight-campus healthcare district has 613 beds and offers comprehensive health services across a broad continuum of care.   

It takes a special person to work for Kaweah Health. We serve a region where the needs are great, which makes the rewards even greater. Every day, we care for people facing unique challenges and in need of healing. Throughout it all, our focus is to make a difference, and we do — in the health of our patients, our loved ones, and our community.

Benefits Eligible

Work Shift

Department

QUALIFICATIONS

License /Certification
Required:

HeartSaver AED

Medication technician certificate within two weeks of hire/transfer.

Education
Required: Completion of a Certified Nursing Assistant class, Medical Assistant class, Home Health Aide class, or one semester of LVN or RN in recent past; OR prior experience as a personal care aide in a formal setting.

Experience
Preferred: Previous experience preferred.

Testing
Must be registered with CA Department of Social Services Community Care Licensing Division. This includes a background check, valid California Driver's License/California State I.D card, Live Scan fingerprints and fees provided by Kaweah Health.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
Essential

Assists client/patient with personal care according to the care plan to achieve established goals. Assists with toilet needs and ambulation and transfer of the patient/client.

Supports the patient/client's nutrition through meal planning, purchasing groceries, preparing and serving food according to dietary needs.

Provides household services deemed necessary to maintain a safe, hygienic environment.

Performs special procedures when formally trained to do so, under the direction and authority of the supervisor, within scope of practice.

Reports pertinent information, including changes in condition/problems to the supervisor.

Maintains continuity of care through the support of the home care team.

Provides exceptional level of care with compassion and sensitivity to those nearing the end of life’s journey.

Administers medications as directed by the Medication Administration Record only after certification is obtained.



Additional

Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care and services appropriate to the population served on the assigned unit or work area. Knowledgeable of growth and development for all patient/family cultural, linguistic, spiritual, gender, and age specific needs. Able to effectively communicate and care for patient and family as reflected in the Plan for Provision of Care.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Pay Range

If you want to use your talents alongside people who face each day with courage and purpose, in an environment that empowers you to do your absolute best, this is where you belong.