Follows the plan of care to help the client to maintain good personal hygiene and maintain a healthful, safe environment, is to perform ONLY those functions specified for each individual client. 

 

• Receives written instructions from the supervisor

• Has knowledge of Agency policies and procedures

• Is trained in first aid

• Is oriented and trained in all aspects of care to be provided to clients

• If able to demonstrate competency in all areas of training for personal care

 

Personal Care Aides may assist clients with the following activities;

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• Self-administration of medications by reminding the client to take medications and opening containers for the client

• Housekeeping

• Personal grooming and dressing

• Eating and meal preparation

• Oral hygiene and denture care

• Toileting and toilet hygiene

• Arranging for medical and dental care including transportation to and from the appointment

• Taking and recording oral temperatures

• Administering emergency first aid

• Providing or arranging for social interaction

• Providing transportation

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Reports any change in the client's mental or physical condition or in the home situation to his/her immediate supervisor, the staff nurse, or to the Home Care Aide supervisor.

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Job Conditions

The ability to drive and the ability to access clients’ homes which may not be routinely wheelchair accessible are required.
Hearing, eyesight and physical dexterity must be sufficient to perform a physical assessment of the client's condition and to perform client care/services.

On occasion, may be required to bend, stoop, reach and move client weight up to 250 pounds; lift and/or carry up to 30 pounds.
Must be able to communicate clearly, both verbally and in writing.
 

Equipment Operation

 
Use of BP cuff, thermometer and stethoscope handwashing materials.
 

Company Information 

Has access to all client medical records which may be discussed with the Registered Nurse
 

Qualifications 

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• Completion of at least the ninth grade.  Preferably a high school diploma or equivalent.

• Must have completed a minimum of 40 hours of training which includes an introduction to personal care services.

• Must be free from health problems that may be injurious to clients, self and co-workers and must present appropriate evidence to substantiate this.

• Must comprehend the basics of personal care, housekeeping and meal preparation.

• Must understand and respect clients including ethics and confidentiality of care.

• Must be able to understand, read and write English.