PCA,CNP,DSP and HHA
Job Description : Personal Care Aide,CNA, DSP or HHA
JOB SUMMARY:
A professional person who is specifically trained, competent and performs assigned functions of personal care to the patient in their care.
QUALIFICATIONS:
1. Must meet Medicare Conditions of Participation for Personal Care Aide training program and competency.
2. Have a sympathetic attitude toward the care of the sick and elderly.
3. Ability to carry out directions, read and write.
4. Maturity and ability to deal effectively with the demands of the job.
5. CPR and First aid Certified
6. Must have reliable transportation
RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Understands and adheres to established Agency policies and procedures.
2. Performs personal care and bath as ordered.
3. Completes appropriate visit records in a timely manner as per Agency policy.
4. Reports changes in the patient's condition and needs to the RN.
5. Performs household services essential to health care in the home as assigned.
6. Ambulates and exercises the patient as assigned.
7. Performs simple procedures as an extension of the therapy services, e.g., range of motion (ROM) exercises as assigned.
8. Assists with medications that are ordinarily self-administered as assigned.
9. Attends inservice and continuing education programs as scheduled and necessary.
10. Attends patient care conferences as scheduled.
WORKING ENVIRONMENT:
Works indoors in Agency offices and patient homes and travels to/from patient homes.
LIFTING REQUIREMENTS:
Ability to perform the following tasks if necessary:
*Ability to participate in physical activity.
*Ability to work for an extended period of time while standing and being involved in physical activity.
*Heavy lifting.
*Ability to do extensive bending, lifting and standing on a regular basis.