Personal Care Attendant

Job Summary

Responsible for attending to the daily living and safety needs of an assigned group of participants and aiding the licensed nursing associates in the care of participants by performing various participant care activities and related non-professional services.

Responsibilities

• Meets participant’s personal hygiene and basic needs in a timely and caring manner within the PACE Center and / or community setting.
• Assists participants with activities of daily living, such as feeding, ambulation and other activities.
• Responds to and fulfills participant request or obtains appropriate assistance.
• Performs and assists with assigned non-sterile procedures and other assigned tasks in support of participant care.
• Ensures that the participant is comfortable, necessary supplies are available and within reach, and physical privacy is maintained.
• Collects data and records activity and participant care information on appropriate forms.
• Ensures that information is accurate, timely and recorded according to established guidelines.
• Follows established procedure.
• Responds to all call lights promptly and fulfills participant’s requests or obtains appropriate assistance.
• Maintains clinical and age specific competencies as defined for the assigned unit.
• Provides participant instruction related to safety factors conducive to their care plan and recovery; demonstrates appropriate health, safety and aseptic practices.
• Cleans and straightens immediate participant surroundings ensuring that the participant is comfortable.
• Assists in maintaining an orderly, clean participant care unit by straightening supply and linen storage, nursing station and equipment area.
• Contribution is made through active participation to facilitate continuity of participant care.
• Observes members for emotional, behavioral, and physical changes in condition including, but not limited to any changes in mood, skin integrity, bowel and bladder status, food / fluid intake, speech, ambulation and transfer ability.
• Promptly reports member change of condition to nursing staff. Procedures and policies are followed; equipment and supplies are used correctly and, in a cost, efficient manner;

alerts management to problems, issues or needs regarding policies, procedures or practices; and follows correct channels of communication.

• Provides homemaking services including preparing and serving meals and snacks according to specified nutritional needs and dietary restrictions as outlined on the plan of care.
• Procedures and policies are followed; equipment and supplies are used correctly and, in a cost, efficient manner; alerts management to problems, issues or needs regarding policies, procedures or practices;

and follows correct channels of communication.

• Performs light housekeeping tasks as outlined on plan of care including vacuuming, mopping, dusting, taking out trash, washing dishes and doing laundry.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education & Training

• Comparable participant care experience. Comparable experience should include skills such as : 1) TPR; 2) BP; 3) bed bath; and 4) ADL.
• High School diploma / GED. Ability to read, write and understand verbal or written instructions.
• 1 year of personal or employment experience providing care or services for a frail or elderly population.
• Completion of food handles training and certification upon hire or within 30 days of employment.
• CPR certified upon hire required.

Skills & Abilities

• Knowledge of PACE program preferred.
• Ability to work without close supervision or professional guidance and to exercise independent judgment.
• Knowledge of physical, mental and social needs of frail older adults.
• Able to manage changing priorities per participant needs.
• Demonstrates necessary skills and knowledge as outlined in the position-specific Competency Assessment Profile.

Working Conditions

The working conditions and physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Must be able to work required schedule.
• Requires physical strength to perform essential functions of the job.
• Occasional travel between sites, nursing / group homes and to members’ homes required.
• Requires use of personal vehicle.
• Requires valid driver’s license.
• Requires proof of automobile insurance coverage at the following minimum amounts in order to be reimbursed for mileage
• May require use of personal cell phone for business purposes (may be eligible for stipend)
30+ days ago