Personal Care Attendant (PCA)

Location 1896 Preston White Dr, Reston, VA, 20191, United States Essential Functions Implement current home health aide services. Receive and review Home Health Aide assignment form completed for each individual case. Provide Home Health Aide services as outlined by the patient plan of care/assignment sheet. Perform specific patient care tasks as assigned by the Registered Nurse or other qualified staff members. Tasks may include any or all of the following: Personal Hygiene Care: help with bathing, shaving, hair care, nail and skin care, oral hygiene, toileting and elimination. Assistance with activities of daily living: help with eating; dressing and undressing; positioning and turning; ambulation; transfer to and from bed, chair, and toilet; and active range of motion exercises. Monitoring vital signs: pulse, respiration, temperature, and blood pressure. Meal planning, preparation and assistance for adequate nutrition and fluid intake. Light housekeeping: maintain patient’s immediate environment in a state of cleanliness and safety. Perform only those duties that have been clearly assigned by the Registered Nurse in writing on the aide’s assignment sheet. Ensure quality and safe delivery of home health aide services. Notify Registered Nurse and/or Clinical Services Manager and/or Director of Clinical Services immediately of any change in patient’s condition or circumstances that might indicate the need for a change in duties assigned or require nursing or medical attention. Participate in case conferences. Maintain accurate, complete, and timely clinical records. Communicate patient questions, concerns, and/or complaints to appropriate individuals in a timely manner. Maintain confidentiality of patient information. Implement appropriate infection control and safety measures and report all hazards or accidents in a timely and accurate manner. Utilize proper body mechanics consistently. Use equipment and supplies safely and efficiently. Communicate information regarding patient equipment and supply needs to appropriate individuals consistently and timely. Demonstrate accurate and efficient utilization of equipment and supplies. Communicate information regarding malfunctioning equipment and/or inadequate supplies to appropriate individuals. Requirements Physical Requirements: Visual/hearing ability sufficient to comprehend written/oral communication. Ability to deal effectively with stress. Working Conditions Works in office areas as well as throughout Independent Living Facilities and residential homes. Sits, stands, bends, lifts, and moves intermittently during working hours. Interacts with residents, family members, staff, visitors, government agencies/personnel, etc., under all conditions/circumstances. Subject to hostile and emotionally upset residents, family members, staff, visitors, etc. May be exposed to infectious waste, diseases, conditions, etc., including exposure to AIDS and hepatitis B viruses. Maintains a liaison with residents, their families, support staff, etc., to assure that the residents’ needs are continually met. Qualifications Successful completion of a competency evaluation. Have current Nursing Assistant certification or have successfully completed a training program. Ability to care for the sick, have the maturity and ability to deal effectively with demands of the job. Must have the ability to read, write and carry out directions promptly and accurately. Experience in home health care or related field preferred. Certification and License Requirements Nursing Assistant certification or have successfully completed a training program. Summary To ensure quality and safe delivery of home care services. To assist in the provision of home care services in accordance with Agency philosophy and established standards of home and nursing practice. #J-18808-Ljbffr