Personal Care Attendant- CROYDON

Overview

Position Description

Personal Care Attendant is responsible for providing personal care to Blessings4

Ever Home Care Agency consumers in their activities as specified by the patient care plan in compliance with general precautions and according to the established policies, procedures and objectives of the organization. The Person al Care Attendant reports client-related issues and changes to the home care agency as soon as the issue is identified.

• Support the organization’s mission by striving for excellence with a focus on positive interpersonal relationships with consumers
• Provide personal care services as established in the consumer’s plan of care
• Communicate with patients and their families on a regular basis
• Submit required documentation as per agency policy and procedures
• Ensure compliance with agency infection control and safety policies
• Adhere to the organization’s policy regarding absenteeism and appearance
• Perform functions including some or total assistance with the following: bathing of patient in bed, tub, or shower; dressing; grooming (hair, shaving, nails, mouth); toileting (assistance with bedpan, commode, or toilet); walking beyond what is provided by durable medical equipment; transferring from bed to chair or wheelchair; meal preparation in accordance with modified diets (including low sugar, low fat, low salt, low residue);
  
  feeding; administration of medication by the patient (prompting for time, identifying medication, bringing supplies, opening containers, positioning, disposal of used supplies, and proper storage); providing routine skin care; use of medical supplies and equipment such as walkers and wheelchairs; changing of simple dressings.
• Observe, record, and report information about the client’s condition and home environment
• Recognize emergencies and follow agency procedures appropriately
• Comply with agency confidential policies; demonstrate understanding of patients’ rights and maintain privacy and respect for personal property
• Document hours worked using Electronic Visit Verification protocols
• Perform other tasks related to the role as assigned

• Strong organizational skills with the ability to perform and prioritize multiple tasks with attention to detail
• Ability to read, write, and follow written and verbal directions and work with limited supervision
• Demonstrates an accepting and therapeutic attitude toward the sick, disabled, and elderly; mature and able to handle job demands
• Professional and positive attitude

• Successfully complete required training courses
• Successfully complete competency exam
• High School diploma or GED preferred
• Healthcare experience preferred
• CNA: 1 year preferred
• Provide or obtain a current CPR certificate
• Meets state compliance requirements

Primarily indoors with client contact; use of equipment such as braces, bedpan, crutches, electrical bed, Hoyer lift, walker, wheelchair, and household appliances. Employee may sit, bend, stoop, use a keyboard, see, talk, and hear. Ability to perform tasks requiring physical activity, including heavy lifting and extensive bending and standing. Ability to cope with stress. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Employee may not be or have been excluded from participation in any federally funded program (including Medicare and Medicaid). This is a condition of employment. Employee must notify the manager or Human Resources Director if exclusion is threatened or occurs.

This job description is not an all-inclusive list of duties and/or responsibilities. Blessings4

Ever Home Care Agency reserves the right to make changes to the job description based on business needs at any time, with or without prior notification.

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Ever Home Care Agency is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

As a term of employment, I acknowledge that I have reviewed and am able to perform the essential functions of the position listed above.