Personal Care Assistant

Scope of Responsibilities/Supervisory Controls:

The Home Care Aide is directly accountable to the Clinical Director or appropriate designee. He/she is to receive close and regular supervision on all assignments. The Home Care Aide is expected to carry out routine assignments independently within the Agency’s program and procedures and within his/her scope of responsibility.

Required Responsibilities

A. Provide personal care to clients in their place of residence.

 Render care to client such as: bathing, dressing, oral hygiene, care of hair and nails, changing linens

 Provide light housekeeping (i.e. laundry, folding clothing etc.)

 Provide a clean, healthy and safe environment

 Promote a harmonious, pleasant, attractive and safe environment

 Encourage and assist clients in activities of daily living

 Promote principles of good nutrition including; planning and preparation of meals, observing dietary instructions

 Observe noticeable changes in client’s condition and notify the Nursing Department immediately

 Observe and report changed family or environmental factors

 Accompany client to appointments, on errands and shopping as appropriate

B. Document client care as required by the Agency and other third party payors.

C. Complete and submit all required forms on a weekly basis manner.

D. Participate as appropriate in in-service and education programs of the Agency.

At least one year of practical experience in a hospital, nursing home, home care program or hospice.

Immediate Hires

Must have own transportation

Must be able to pass a background check

Must be able to pass a TB test

Homecare experience