Personal Care Assistant (PCA)

Reports To: CARE COORDINATING

Position Summary

We are looking for hourly caregivers for Bristol, Full-time/Part-time. Bilingual. Vehicle with valid Driver's License and auto insurance is strongly preferred. Must be dependable and reliable.

Provides personal care and homemaker/companion services under the direction of the Care Coordinator/Care Coordinating Supervisor.

The Personal care attendant is assigned to specific clients by Care Coordinator and performs services for clients as necessary to maintain their personal comfort.

Qualifications

• Be at least eighteen (18) years of age.
• Minimum of six (6) months work experience in a supervised setting, preferably health care facility.
• Experience providing care to elderly or disabled persons in the home setting.
• Demonstrated ability to read, write, and follow a written Plan of Care.
• Good verbal, written, and interpersonal skills.
• Reliable means of transportation to/from all assignments.
• Valid driver's license, registration, and insurance.

Essential Functions

• Performs household services essential to health care at home, including but not limited to:
  • Meal preparation/feeding
  • Laundry
  • Light housekeeping
  • Remind patients to take medications that are ordinarily self-administered under the direction and supervision of patient and/or family members
• Performs personal care activities, including but not limited to:
  • Bathing
  • Shampooing
  • Skin care/nail care
  • Oral hygiene
  • Shaving
  • Dressing
• Performs routine housekeeping duties including but not limited to:
  • Laundry
  • Changing of bed linens
  • Vacuuming/dusting
  • Grocery shopping, errands
  • Accompanies patient to scheduled appointments and social activities
• Reports any observed or reported changes in the client's condition and/or needs to the Care Coordinator.
• Documents care provided and completes the forms required for the client's records. Completes the appropriate records to document care given and pertinent observations.
• Promotes personal safety and a safe environment for clients by observing infection control practices, following Agency guidelines, and reporting unsafe situations to the Care Coordinator.
• Demonstrates safe practice in the use of equipment. Does not use equipment until orientation about its operation has been provided. Notifies supervisor of educational needs.
• Communicates effectively with all members of the agency staff through verbal reports, participation in staff meetings and team conferences, as requested.
• Maintains confidentiality in all aspects of the job.
• Successfully completes annual skills competency validation.
• Attends in-service programs to meet compliance requirements.

Physical/Environmental Demands

• Lift/push/pull 50-75 lbs on a frequent basis.
• Frequent stooping, twisting, turning, and bending.
• Elevated risk of exposure to infectious processes.
• Use of transfer and other household equipment.