Personal Care Attendant

Description

Position Description  

Personal Care Attendant is responsible for providing personal care to Blessings4Ever Home Care Agency consumers in their activities as specified by the patient care plan in compliance with general precautions and according to the established policies, procedures and objectives of the organization. The Personal Care Attendant has the responsibility of reporting client-related issues and changes to the home care agency as soon as the issue is identified.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Supports organization’s mission by striving for excellence in all aspects of the job with a focus on positive interpersonal relationship with consumers
• Provides personal care services as established in the consumers plan of care
• Communicates with patients and their families on a regular basis
• Submits required documentation as per agency policy and procedures
• Ensures compliance of agency infection control and safety policies
• Adheres to the organization’s policy regarding absenteeism and appearance
•  Performs functions including some or total assistance with the following:

• bathing of patient in the bed, the tub or in the shower;
• dressing;
• grooming, including care of hair, shaving and ordinary care of the nail’s teeth and mouth;
• toileting; this may include assisting the patient on and off the bed-pan commode or toilet
• walking, beyond that provided by durable medical equipment within the home and outside the home
• transferring from bed to chair or wheelchair;
• preparing of meals in accordance with modified diets, including low sugar, low fat, low salt and low residue diets;
• feeding;
• administration of medication by the patient, including prompting the patient as to time, identifying the medication for the patient, bringing the medication and any necessary supplies or equipment to the patient, opening the container for the patient, positioning the patient for medication and administration, disposing of used supplies and materials and storing the medication properly;
• providing routine skin care;
• Using medical supplies and equipment such as walkers and wheelchairs; and
• changing of simple dressings

• Observes, records and reports information about client’s condition and home environment
• Recognizes emergencies and follows agency procedures appropriately
• Complies with agency confidential policies; demonstrates and understanding of patients’ rights and maintains respect for patient privacy and personal property
• Documents hours worked by utilizing Electronic Visit Verification protocols
• Perform other specific tasks related as assigned

Qualifications

Will Demonstrate the following Skills/Qualifications:

• Strong organizational skills that reflect ability to perform and prioritize multiple tasks seamlessly with excellent attention to detail
• Possesses the ability to read, write, and follow written and verbal directions and work with limited supervision.
• Demonstrates an accepting and therapeutic attitude towards the sick, disabled, and the elderly and possess the maturity to deal effectively with the demands of the job.
•  Reflects a professional and positive attitude

Education/Experience Requirements

• Successfully complete the training courses 
• Successfully complete the competency exam
• High School diploma or GED preferred
• Healthcare experience preferred
• CNA: 1 year preferred
• Provide or obtain a current CPR certificate required 
• Meets the state compliance requirements 

Physical Demands & Environment 

Primarily working indoors with client/customer contact; use of specific equipment as braces, bedpan, crutches, electrical bed, Hoyer lift, walker, wheelchair, household appliances, vacuum cleaner etc. Employee may be required to sit, bend, stoop, use keyboard, see, talk, and hear. Ability to perform tasks involving physical activity, which may include heavy lifting and extensive bending and standing. Ability to deal effectively with stress. In compliance with applicable law, reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position. 

Exclusion from Federal Programs

Employee may not at any time have been or be excluded from participation in any federally funded program, including Medicare and Medicaid. This is a condition of employment. Employee must immediately notify his/her manager or the Human Resource Director, if he/she is threatened with exclusion or becomes excluded from any federally funded program.

This job description is not to be misconstrued to represent an all-inclusive list of duties and/or responsibilities. Blessings4Ever Home Care Agency reserves the right to make changes to the job description based on business need at any time, with or without prior notification.

Blessings4Ever Home Care Agency is an Equal Opportunity Employer

As term of employment, I acknowledge that I have reviewed and am able to perform the essential functions of the position listed above.