Home Care Aide (HCA) Job Description
Our Basic Care Providers work under the direct supervision of a registered nurse or supervisor to provide services to stable, maintenance clients, whose needs are not medically based. Services include personal care and assistance with activities of daily living according to the plan of care. They also provide homemaking, housekeeping and other activities inside and outside the home which support client independence.
Assists with clients with personal hygiene.
Assists the client with ambulation and exercise utilizing proper technique/tools. (i.e. Hoyer lift, slide boards, gait belts).
Assists with client with activities of daily living and instrumental activities of daily living.
Assists the client with medication reminders for medications that are ordinarily self-administered.
Provides nutritional support.
Performs other related supportive tasks.
Practices standard precautions.
Assists with homemaking and laundry.
Assists with grocery shopping and basic meal preparation
Assists with the maintenance of a safe interior and exterior physical environment.
Assistance as a transportation escort.
Assists with respite and companion service.
Attends all mandatory education and in-service programs.
Participates in chart review as required.
Supports the organization by adhering to its policies and procedures and adheres to all rules and regulations.
Other duties as assigned.
Job Type: Part-time