Job Description

Safeway Home Healthcare is on a mission to provide home care services to improve the quality of life for all. Our commitment to home care is based on our belief that living longer at one’s home is the main element for achieving a better life. We support our clients to remain independent and live at home by providing a workforce that is compassionate, skilled, and dependable. 

We are a fast-growing Minnesota Home Healthcare provider searching for Personal Care Assistants to join our team. 

We have flexible shifts available and Part-time or Full-time positions available. 

This job at Hasting MN, House is hoarded, needs IHS to focus on cleaning. Great opportunity for someone living near Eagan, Apple valley, Northfield, Cottage Grove. 

PCA- Duties

In this role, you'll have the opportunity to: 

• Provide care and maintain client confidentiality; treat clients and families with respect. 

• Understand, accept and respond to the emotional needs of each client. 

• Participate in in-service programs to meet compliance requirements. 

• Accept and fulfill assignments with Safeway Home Healthcare; exercise judgment in accepting assignments. 

• Perform other related duties and responsibilities as deemed necessary 

• Assist clients with personal hygiene, including showers, tub or bed baths, oral care, hair, and skincare. 

• Assist clients in the use of toilet facilities, including bedpans. 

• Assist clients in and out of bed, excluding the use of mechanical lifting equipment unless trained and documented as competent. 

• Assist clients with walking, including using walkers and wheelchairs, when applicable. 

• Meal preparation and feeding, when required. 

• Assist with prescribed exercises when the client and the aide have been instructed by the appropriate health professional. 

• Record and report changes in the client’s physical condition, behavior, or appearance to the supervisor. 

What we expect: 

• To be successful as a PCA you must have patience and passion for helping others. 

• Ability to remain calm in stressful situations 

• Willingness to conduct domestic and personal tasks requested by the client 

• Prompt and reliable 

• Warm and caring personality 

• Commitment to treating clients with dignity and respect 

• First Aid qualification 

• Must be above eighteen (18) years of age 

IHS – Role and responsibilities

In this role, you'll have the opportunity to: 

• Assist in managing the care assistance activities provided by Safeway Home Healthcare 

• The IHS worker will work under the supervision of the IHS Manager to handle the activities of the homecare workers to ensure the appropriate care responsibilities are undertaken and supervise the care assistance given to clients to promote their physical, social, and psychological well-being. 

• Handle and track incident and accident reports and provide support in investigations of matters. 

• Assist in managing in-home staff activities, create work schedules, implement and monitor activities, and ensure that Safeway Home Healthcare procedures are being adhered to accurately to ensure adequate service provision. 

• Schedule and deploy home healthcare aides for patient visitation and work assignment 

• Perform regular home visits to assess clients’ living environments to ensure appropriate housing 

• Perform various related duties. 

• Create and update personalized care plans 

What we expect: 

• Relevant degree in Health Care Administration, Social Science or High school diploma/GED 

• 1-year experience in the Human Services Field 

• Current CPR Certification 

• Good communication skills 

• Have a good understanding of Rule 245D 

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