PCA Cambridge & Surrounding Area

PCA

Cambridge/ Isanti Area:

JOB SUMMARY:

This position is responsible for providing personal care and designated health-related services designed to maintain the client’s physical and emotional well-being for those clients at B’s Homecare Inc. This position assists clients with tasks of daily living as indicated on the Service Agreement, the Care Plan, the Medication Administration Record (MAR), and other services as delegated by the RN.

QUALIFICATIONS (Not required):

• High School education and CNA/ NAR or HHA Certificate preferred.

• Experience in working with older adults and/or children.

SPECIALIZED KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:

This position requires the incumbent to:

• Possess a sensitivity and aptitude for working with all clientele.

• Prioritize and organize work effectively and efficiently.

• Possess skills to communicate effectively with clients, families, co-workers and any other staff.

• Possess the ability to read, write and comprehend simple instructions, correspondence and documentation, including medical terminology, in English.

• Be punctual with a good attendance record.

• Must demonstrate good interpersonal skills.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS AND TASKS:

Job Function: Medication Administration

Tasks:

• Administer medications and give reminders to clients as required according to the Medication Administration Record (MAR) and as delegated by the RN Supervisor.

• Follow policy for administrating medications PRN standing orders.

• Follow policy and procedure for narcotic administration and documentation.

• Follow policy and procedure for medication administration when a client is out of their home.

• Follows policy and procedures when receiving new or changed medication orders.

• Reorder medications and supplies weekly, or as needed.

• Understand standard precautions used for infection control and adhere to them.

• Other medication administration duties as assigned.

Job Function: Provide personal and direct care to clients

Tasks:

• Assist clients with activities of daily living as indicated on their individual care plan (including, but not limited to dressing, showering, grooming, toilet assistance and escorting).

• Assist clients with light housekeeping.

• Assist clients with personal laundry duties, which may include ironing.