Personal Care Aide PCA

Job Description

Job Description

Personal Care Assistant (PCA) Job Description

Job Title: Personal Care Assistant (PCA)

Position Summary

The Personal Care Assistant (PCA) provides direct personal care and assistance with activities of daily living (ADLs) to residents under the supervision of a licensed nurse. The PCA promotes residents' comfort, dignity, safety, and independence while complying with all federal, state of Connecticut, and facility policies and procedures.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Assist residents with activities of daily living, including:

  • Bathing and personal hygiene

  • Dressing and grooming

  • Toileting and incontinence care

  • Oral care

  • Feeding and hydration assistance

  • Ambulation and transfers using appropriate equipment and techniques

• Assist residents with positioning and turning to maintain skin integrity.

• Make occupied and unoccupied beds and maintain clean resident rooms.

• Observe residents and promptly report changes in physical, mental, or emotional condition to the licensed nurse.

• Measure and record intake and output as assigned.

• Obtain and document vital signs if trained and delegated by the licensed nurse in accordance with Connecticut regulations and facility policy.

• Assist with restorative care and range-of-motion exercises as directed.

• Respond promptly to resident call lights and requests.

• Maintain a safe, clean, and comfortable environment.

• Escort residents to activities, appointments, and dining areas.

• Promote resident dignity, privacy, and independence.

• Follow infection prevention and control procedures, including proper hand hygiene and use of personal protective equipment (PPE).

• Maintain resident confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA.

• Participate in emergency procedures, fire drills, and disaster preparedness activities.

• Attend mandatory in-service education and staff meetings.

• Perform other duties as assigned within the scope of the PCA role.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.

• Current Connecticut PCA/Home Health Aide training or equivalent experience preferred.

• Current CPR certification preferred.

• Ability to read, write, and communicate effectively in English.

• Ability to work collaboratively with residents, families, and interdisciplinary staff.

• Compassionate, dependable, and resident-centered approach to care.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to frequently lift, move, and transfer residents with or without mechanical lifting devices.

• Ability to stand, walk, bend, reach, kneel, and stoop for extended periods.

• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and assist with heavier transfers using proper equipment.

• Visual and hearing ability sufficient to safely perform assigned duties.