Heartwarming Living Assistance... 

QUALIFICATIONS:

MUST HAVE PCA CERTIFICATE!

Must have completed orientation as an HLA Home Care personal care aide

Have a sympathetic attitude toward the care of the sick and elderly.

MUST HAVE "OWN" TRANSPORTATION!

Ability to carry out directions

Maturity and ability to deal effectively with the demands of the job.

Must be CPR trained.

Must be able to read, write and speak English

Must have met one of the following:

Have satisfactorily completed a nursing education program preparing for registered nurse licensure or practical nurse licensure;

Have satisfactorily completed a nurse aide education program approved by the Virginia Board of Nursing;

Have certification as a nurse aide issued by the Virginia Board of Nursing;

Be successfully enrolled in a nursing education program preparing for registered nurse or practical nurse licensure and have currently completed at least one nursing course that includes clinical experience involving direct client care;

Have satisfactorily passed a competency evaluation program that meets the criteria of 42 CFR 484.36 (b). Home attendants of personal care services need only be evaluated on the tasks in 42 CFR 484.36 (b) as those tasks relate to the personal care services to be provided; or