Home Care Aide (HCA) Job Description
Meet physical and sensory requirements stated below and be able to work in the described environment.
Identify and participate in process improvement initiatives that improve the customer experience, enhance workflow, and/or improve the work environment.
Provide personal care and assistance with activities of daily living (ADL) (i.e., grooming, bathing, feeding, toileting, oral care, nail care, dressing, etc.), as indicated by the treatment plan.
Assist with homemaker services/routine household chores (i.e., dusting, sweeping/mopping floors, washing dishes, ironing, cleaning kitchen and bathrooms, providing laundry service, changing bed linen, etc.), as indicated.
Plan, prepare, deliver meals, grocery shopping.
Complete errands (i.e., getting a prescription filled, etc.).
Provide companionship to clients.
Follow assignment sheet for tasks.
Ambulate and transfer clients, utilizing appropriate assistive devices and body mechanics.
Provide reminders to take medication and loosen the cap (do not give medications).
Complete proper documentation (date and place service provided, times service provided, actual service provided, etc.).
Observe clients carefully and report changes in condition.
Recognize client’s ability to make choices and support these within the constraints of care giving environment.
Assist with the maintenance of a safe environment.
Provide respite care, on a short-term basis, when there is an absence of, or need for, relief for the caregiver.
Attend trainings/in-services as required.
Other special projects and duties, as assigned.