Reports to: Case managing nurse, client and/or responsible party, office and management personnel.
Purpose for position: A Personal Care Assistant will perform direct client cares and will assist in activities of daily living to help the client maintain the highest level of performance and independence.
Principal Responsibilities:
Direct Client Cares (include but are not limited to)
· Understand and comply with the client’s Home Health Plan of Care
· Assist with personal hygiene and grooming including: bathing, showering, hair shampooing
· Skin care
· Bowel and bladder cares
· Range of motion exercises
· Respiratory assistance
· Lifting, turning, positioning and transferring up to 50 pounds of weight and use of mechanical lift when available
· Medication assistance/reminders for pre-dosed medications
· Assistance with dressing and undressing
· Assistance with social skills as needed
· Cleansing of medical equipment
· Household maintenance
· Dietary activities (may include gastrostomy feedings)
· Monitor, observe and report changes in client’s health or behavior
· Provide supervision and observation for client safety
· Accompany client to medical appointments
· Run errands as needed for client (i.e. groceries, pharmacy)
· Understand that regular and consistent attendance and timeliness are imperative - if attendance or timeliness becomes a problem, it is grounds for termination
· Occasionally perform other functions deemed necessary by the supervisory team
· Adhere to the policies in effect at Accurate Home Care
Documentation and Reporting
· Accurately document cares provided in charting – use only black ink and write legibly
· Accurately document days and times for cares provided on timecard
· Report to Office Manager any accidents or injuries involving the client within 24 hours of the occurrence
· Immediately report suspected incidents of client abuse or neglect to the office manager
· Report any unsafe client behavior to the case managing nurse or office manager
Communications:
- Verbal communications with the client, client’s responsible party, and Accurate Home Care staff must be conducted in a respectful and professional manner
- Communicate scheduling needs and conflicts with appropriate party (Staffing Coordinator or Client/Responsible party)
- Notify office unable to work scheduled hours as soon as your become aware you will be unavailable – A minimum 8 hour in advance notice is requested for all cases
- Submit vacation requests at least two weeks in advance
- In the event of resignation from the company, a two week notice is requested
Physical Requirements:
- Must be able to lift, turn, position and transfer up to 50 lbs
- Must present a negative TB skin test or chest x-ray
Position Specifications:
- Must possess a valid driver’s license and proof of insurance if driving on company time
- Must have the ability to get to the client’s residence on time
- Position will not exceed 48 hours – in the event that additional time is needed, approval from the office is required before working overtime
- FLSA definition: Non-Exempt. (This position is paid hourly)
- Working conditions are normal. Does include some exposure to infectious wastes, toxic chemicals, needles and bodily fluids.
Educational/Experience Qualifications:
- At least 16 years of age
- Successful completion of competency test
- Participation in inservices and continuing educational programs as required by federal and state regulations
- Some experience as a PCA or Home Health Aide is preferred, but not required
- Individual must be able to show compassion and empathy of persons who are chronically ill, or otherwise disabled, and demonstrate an understanding and maturity with respect to the responsibilities and expectations of the position. Individuals must demonstrate the ability to read, write and carry out written as well as verbal directions in English.
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