Personal Care Assistant (PCA) Job Description
Personal Care Aide assists the client with the tasks of daily living as outlined in a written care plan that is established by a RN/LPN Nurse Supervisor and is kept in the client's home. Personal Care Workers are supervised by the RN/LPN Supervisor at this agency and receive scheduling direction from the agency staffing Coordinator.
Qualifications:
• One year of personal care experience preferred
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Must be physically able to perform the duties of the position.
• Must exhibit mature responsible behavior, and understand the need for patient confidentiality.
• Must be able to read, write and speak English.
• Must be able to follow direction and accurately report to the RN/LPN Supervisor any changes in client's condition.
• Must have available reliable transportation to and from assignments.
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Duties:
• Recording pertinent information pertaining to the client’s care.
• Reminding clients to take medication at the appropriate time.
• Planning and preparing meals according to specific dietary requirements of the client, and if necessary, feeding the client.
• Assisting or performing personal care including hair care, oral hygiene, bathing, grooming, and dressing.
• Assisting with ambulation with or without mechanical aids.
• Assisting with routine bodily functions: Example, toileting.
• Maintaining a safe, clean and healthy environment through light housekeeping including changing bed linens, dusting and vacuuming, cleaning kitchen and bathroom, and laundry.
• Providing companionship and stimulation for the client including reading, walks, etc.; and accompanying the client to doctors or other appointments.
• Grocery shopping or other errands when needed.
• Performing other housekeeping tasks as indicated in the care plan.
• Observing and reporting changes in client's condition to agency
• Accurately preparing daily records and submitting them to the office by date due.
• Participating in In-Service education programs
Must pass SLED background check and 5 panel Drug screening