Caregiver-Personal Care Worker (PCW)

Job Description

Job Description

Description:

Job Summary:

The Personal Care Worker/CNA specializes in the functions of personal care and/or housekeeping for a client in their residence under the direction, instruction, and supervision of qualified agency personnel. This position’s goal is to provide the care required which allows the client to stay at home as independent as possible.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provides direct personal care or homemaker services to clients.
• Provide Demonstrates appropriate interpersonal communications with client, caregivers, and employees.
• Complete training to include elder abuse and neglect signs, HIPAA, blood-borne pathogens, emergency response, communication/behavioral management, and professional boundaries, first aid, infection control, safety, and consumer rights.
• Notification to Supervisor or Nurse of any changes in client’s condition, hospitalizations, or incidences of concern.
• Duties for personal care may include but not be limited to: medication reminding, blood pressure, bathing assistance, skin, hair, mouth care, dressing, feeding, ambulation, exercise, transfers, positioning, bladder and bowel care, respiratory care, accompanying, protective oversight, first aid, universal precautions, infection control, hand washing, etc.
• Duties for housekeeping if assigned may include but not limited to cleaning, cooking, laundry, and grocery shopping tasks.
• Ensures that documentation is completed in accordance with Agency policy.
• Understands and adheres to established Agency policies and procedures, federal, state, and local laws.
• Aids in administrating medications that are ordinarily self-administered under the guidance of the supervising nurse
• Takes accurate vital signs.
• Describes the activities of daily living and demonstrates the ability to use techniques to assist clients to meet daily activities.
• Notifies appropriate licensed staff when clients complain of pain.
• Supports and maintains a culture of safety and quality.
• Any additional assigned duties

Professional Requirements:

• Adheres to Envida dress code; appearance is neat and clean.
• Adheres to legal practice standards, including applicable federal, state, and local regulations and standards.
• Completes annual education requirements.
• Always maintains confidentiality in all business records.
• Demonstrates effective time management and organizational skills.
• Participates in the organization’s performance improvement and continuous quality improvement (CQI) activities.
• Represents the organization in a positive and professional manner.
• Complies with all organizational policies regarding ethical business practices.
• Communicates the mission, ethics, and goals of the organization.
• Foster a growth oriented, positive, and encouraging environment while keeping employees and management accountable to company policies, procedures, and guidelines.

Regulatory Requirements:

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Certified Nurses Aid (Preferred)
• CPR Certification, preferred.
• Able to pass a background check.
• Ability to lift 50 pounds.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
• A valid current driver’s license and valid automobile insurance are required.

Language Skills:

• Able to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing.
• Additional languages preferred.

Skills:

• Be a strong leader with a solid work ethic and ability to collaborate and coordinate with all team members.
• A working knowledge of Microsoft Office programs (Outlook, Word, Excel) and other related applications.