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The personal care giver/CNA worker shall be assigned by the supervising registered nurse to specific recipients to do specific tasks for those recipients for which the personal care worker has been trained. The personal care worker's training for these specific tasks shall be assured by the supervising registered nurse. The personal care worker is limited to performing only those tasks and services as assigned for each recipient and for which he or she has been specifically trained for. Responsibilities and Duties Assistance with bathing MUST HAVE A CAR Assistance with getting in and out of bed Mouth, denture and hair care Assistance with mobility and ambulation including use of a walker, cane or crutches Changing the recipient's bed and laundering the bed linens and the recipient's personal clothing Skin care, excluding wound care Care of eyeglasses and hearing aids Assistance with dressing and undressing Toileting, including use and care of bedpan, urinal, commode, or toilet Light cleaning in essential areas of home used during personal care services activities Meal preparation, food purchasing, and meal serving Simple transfers, including bed to chair or wheel chair and reverse (Continued) Accompanying the recipient to obtain medical diagnosis and treatment Services- prior authorization Delegated task by RN Qualifications and Skills Knowledge of personal care and home management skills Knowledge of principles and processes for providing client and personal care services, including needs determinants, meeting quality standards and evaluation of client satisfaction. Knowledge of the English language. Knowledge of the information and techniques needed to diagnose and treat injuries including emergency first aid and CPR Knowledge of clerical procedures such as maintaining records and completing forms The ability to competently assist clients with their activities of daily living The ability to be aware of other people's reactions understanding why they react as they dog