Patient Care Associate

Job Title: Part Time Patient Care Associate 

Company: Ohio At Home Healthcare Agency 

Position Summary 

Patient Care Associates (PCAs) provide personalized in-home assistance to individuals with developmental disabilities who require help with personal care and activities of daily living (e.g., feeding, bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, and ambulation). PCAs also provide help with tasks such as preparing meals, doing light housekeeping, and laundry. PCAs provide transportation to client responsibilities such as work, community events, doctor’s appointments, and grocery shopping. Work is performed in various settings depending on the needs of the care recipient and may include, but not limited to locations such as their home, place of work, out in the community, or at other nonresidential facility. 

Compassion, teamwork, communication, empathy, eagerness to help, and patience are key traits that will make a Patient Care Associate successful. PCAs have the opportunity to make an impact on the lives of others by fostering independence, encouraging the accomplishment of developmental goals, lending a hand, and advocating for others. PCAs will have the chance to take advantage of training and development opportunities that will allow them to quickly gain leadership responsibilities at Ohio At Home. 

Responsibilities 

• Assist clients with completion of daily tasks, such as housekeeping, dishwashing, personal hygiene, cooking, eating, and dressing and other activities of daily life
• Aide clients with physical demands such as ambulation, getting in and out of bed with or without the use of a lift, using the restroom, and boarding vehicles
• Work with clients on developmental and experiential goals such as skill building, social interactions, community engagements, and recreational activities
• Provide transportation to client engagements
• Shop and meal plan with clients to encourage nutritious dietary habits
• Provide emotional and psychological support by deploying active listening
• Foster psychological safety by listening, building rapport, providing companionship, and following through with promises
• Work to carry out the established care/service plan on a consistent basis with the objective of encouraging the client to realize his or her full potential
• Actively engage with client during shifts with commitment to process and developmental improvement
• Utilize Electronic Visit Verification to check in and out of each shift
• Complete documentation to report activities, details, or noteworthy events of a shift
• Maintain client safety while accomplishing daily living tasks and assisting the client in his or her personal and professional engagements
• Effectively document Unusual Incidents or Major Unusual Incidents that may have occurred during a shift
• Communicate all relevant client information to supervisors and the entire care team to foster an environment of compassion, safety, and teamwork
• Train and guide the work of other PCAs, sharing tips for best practices as well as acting as a mentor to peers
• Consistently evaluate delivered care to ensure focus on achieving independence and realization of full potential
• Maintain CPR and First Aid Certifications and all compliance documentation, as well as completion of annual DODD Trainings
• Compliance with company policies as outlined in Ohio At Home Employee Handbook
• Other duties as assigned

Basic Qualifications 

• High School Diploma
• Basic understanding of personal care and how to carry out daily tasks
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation
• Proof of car insurance
• Flexible work hours (schedule will vary), be able to work weekends and some holidays; holidays are paid overtime.
• Willingness to commute up to 60 minutes for some client shifts
• Intrinsic motivation and passion for working with others
• Strong customer service, organizational and time management skills
• Demonstrated ability to quickly build positive team relationships
• Positive and confident disposition when working on frequent deadlines for multiple clients
• Physical Demands: Must be able to independently lift 35 pounds, bend, stand, and assist clients with physical movements in a typical day

Preferred Qualifications 

• Education in one or more of the following areas preferred
• Biology, or Pre-Health studies
• Nursing
• Occupational or Physical Therapy
• Education or Special Education
• Psychology
• Social Work
• Sign Language
• 1+ year of Personal Care or Home Health experience
• Patient Care Associate Certification
• Basic Life Support Certification

Pay and Benefits  

Base Pay Rate: $16* (10 hours per week minimum) | 6-month compensation evaluations 

*With applicable incentives you can expect up to $22/h

Benefits:   

• Premium rates for weekend shifts
• Flexible scheduling
• Hundreds of Patient Care hours to list on applications
• Letters of Recommendation

Work Details  

Company Size: 50 –100 

Industry: Healthcare, Home Health 

Working Conditions: Client Residences, Public and Community Spaces, Doctors’ Offices, 

Location: central Ohio, Grove City, Delaware County, Campus District 

Schedule: Part Time and Full-Time opportunities available. Minimum commitment of 10 hours per week. Shifts range 24/7/365. 

Ohio At Home is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.