What are the responsibilities and job description for the Personal Care Assistant position at FirstLight Home Care?
Description : Job Summary
An individual who has completed personal care training and is competent to perform assigned
functions of personal care to the client in their residence.
Qualifications
1. Must have completed personal care training program and competency.
2. Have a sympathetic attitude toward the care of the sick and elderly.
3. Ability to carry out directions, read and write.
4. Maturity and ability to deal effectively with the demands of the job.
Responsibilities
- Assist clients with personal hygiene, including shower, tub or bed baths, oral care, hair and skin care.
- Assist clients in the use of toilet facilities, including bed pans.
- Assist clients in and out of bed, excluding the use of mechanical lifting equipment unless
trained and documented as competent.
supervisor or Case Coordinator.
procedures.
Working Environment
Job Relationships
Risk Exposure
Lifting Requirements
Ability to perform the following tasks if necessary :
