Personal Care Assistant (PCA) Job Description
PCA's are responsible for providing assistance with daily activities for the residents and documentation of care provided. Job duties include (but not limited to) bathing, dressing, grooming , ambulations, feeding, etc. A PCA Job Responsibilities: *Provides for activities of daily living by assisting with serving meals, feeding patients as necessary and ambulating, turning, and positioning patients; and providing fresh water and nourishment between meals. *Provides patient comfort by utilizing resources and materials; transporting patients; answering patients’ call lights and requests; and reporting observations of the patient to nursing supervisor. *Documents actions by completing forms, reports, logs, and records. *Maintains work operations by following policies and procedures. *Protects organization’s value by keeping patient information confidential. *Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities, reading professional publications, and maintaining licensure. PCA Skills and Qualifications: *Basic knowledge of anatomy, physiology, and medical terminology *Knowledge of relevant nursing care *Friendly and professional bedside manner *Maintains current CPR certification *Multi-tasking skills *Effective oral, written, and reading communication skills *Must have current TB skin test & clean background.