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. • 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