Pca 1 and Pca 2 CNA

PERSONAL CARE II (PC II), HASCI AGENCY ATTENDANT i. Able to read, write, and communicate effectively with participant and supervisor ii. Able to use the Electronic Visit Verification (EVV) System iii. Capable of assisting with the activities of daily living iv Aides who meet the following minimum qualifications: . Capable of following a care plan with minimal supervision. v. Have a valid driver’s license if transporting participants. The provider must ensure the employee’s license is valid while transporting any participants by verifying the official highway department driving record of the employed individual initially and every two (2) years during employment. Copies of the initial and subsequent driving records must be maintained in the employee’s personnel file. vi. Are at least 18 years of age vii. Have passed competency testing or successfully completed a competency training and evaluation program performed by a RN or LPN prior to providing services to Home and Community-Based waiver participants. The competency evaluation must contain all elements of the PC II services in the Description of Services listed above. The competency training should also include training on the following required training topics: • Confidentiality, accountability and prevention of abuse and neglect • Fire safety/disaster preparedness related to the specific location of services • First aid for emergencies, monitoring medications, and basic recognition of medical problems • Documentation and record keeping • Ethics and interpersonal relationships • Orientation to traumatic brain injury, spinal cord injury, dementia, and similar disability • Training in lifting and transfers