Personal Care Attendant

Job Description

Job Description

POSITION DESCRIPTION:

Personal Care Attendant (PCA) plays a crucial role in providing support and assistance to individuals who may have physical or cognitive limitations. The PCA is responsible for assisting clients with bathing, showering, grooming, and other personal hygiene tasks. They may also assist with light cleaning, cooking, running errands, and doing laundry. They also engage clients in activities like reading, talking, and playing games. The job description for a Personal Care Attendant can vary based on the specific needs of the client and includes the following responsibilities:

REPORTABILITY: Office Coordinator

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Assistance with Daily Activities:

2. Meal Preparation and Nutrition:

3. Light Housekeeping:

4. Monitoring Health and Well-being:

5. Companionship and Emotional Support:

6. Transportation:

7. Communication:

8. Safety:

9. Respect for Dignity and Independence:

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Completion of required TB testing
• National/expanded current criminal background check as required by Indiana
• Current CPR Certification
• Valid drivers license
• Proof of current car insurance and the ability to maintain reliable transportation
• Ability to understand and carry out directions or instructions and to keep records
• Able to use the telephone and communicate information regarding client concerns
• Able to follow independently with minimal supervision agency policies
• Ability to move intermittently throughout the work day, inclusive of sitting, standing and bending, pushing, or pulling.
• Able to complete housekeeping and cooking duties
• Ability to relate to and work with the various personality styles, ill, disabled, and elderly
• Skilled in interpersonal relationships, reliable, trustworthy, honest, attentive, caring

It's important for Personal Care Attendants to be compassionate, patient, and adaptable to the unique needs and preferences of each individual they are assisting.