Description

Personal Care Attendants provide services to individuals in their own homes and communities, who need assistance caring for themselves because of old age, sickness, disability and/or other inflictions. Personal Care may include assistance with the activities of daily living, housecleaning, laundry, meal preparation, transportation, companionship and respite,
Personal Care Attendants are responsible for ensuring that service is delivered in a caring and respectful manner, in accordance with relevant Agency policies and industry standards

Reporting Relationship

Reports to Supervisor

Responsibilities/Activities:

Assist with the activities of daily living and personal care including:

- bathing - shaving - ambulation

mouth care - dressing - exercise
hair care - feeding - toileting
nail care - positioning - medication reminding
skin care - transferring - vital signs and Blood Pressure
Ensure client’s safety and security by supervising the home environment.
Teach/perform meal planning and preparation, routine housekeeping activities such as making/changing beds, dusting, vacuuming, washing floors, cleaning kitchen and bathroom, and laundry
Provide companionship including social interactions, conversations, emotional reassurance and encouragement of activities that stimulate the mind.
Provides respite care for families in accordance with care plans
Perform/assist with essential shopping/errands, which may include handling the client’s money in accordance with the care plan and under the observation of the Supervisor
Assist clients with following a written, special diet plan and reinforcement of diet maintenance, which is provided under the direction of a Physician and as identified on the care plan
Escort clients to medical facilities, errands, shopping and outings as specified in the care plan
Assist clients with communication by writing or typing correspondence for them or researching information for them
Participate on the Care Team by providing input and making suggestions
Ensure service is delivered in accordance with all relevant policies, procedures and practices
Monitor supplies and resources
Evaluate the program and make recommendations to it, as indicated
Follow the written care plan
Carry out duties as assigned by the Supervisor
Observe clients and their environments and reports unsafe conditions to Supervisor.
Observe clients and their environments and reports behavior, physical and/or cognitive changes and/or changes in living arrangements to Supervisor
Complete and maintain records of daily activities, observations, and direct hours of service
Attend orientation, in-service training sessions and staff meetings
Develop and maintain constructive and cooperative working relationships with others
Make decisions and solve problems
Communicate with Supervisor and co-workers
Observe, receive and obtain information from relevant sources
Performs other duties as required

Required Knowledge

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

Qualifications/Education

Certification in Personal Care
High School Diploma/GED
Current driver’s license
CPR, First Aid, AED

Elite Home Health Services jobs

HHA/CNA/STNA