Weekend Personal Care Attendant

Position Description
Weekend Personal Care Attendant is responsible for providing personal care to Blessings4Ever 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 Personal Care Attendant has the responsibility of reporting client-related
issues and changes to the home care agency as soon as the issue is identified.
Primary Responsibilities:
• Supports organization’s mission by striving for excellence in all aspects of the job with a focus on positive interpersonal
relationship with consumers
• Provides personal care services as established in the consumers plan of care.
• Communicates with patients and their families on a regular basis.
• Submits required documentation timely per agency policy and procedures.
• Ensures compliance of agency infection control and safety policies.
• Adheres to the organization’s policy regarding absenteeism and appearance.
• Performs daily living functions for patient and may provide total assistance with the following:
o Bathing of patient in the bed, the tub, or in the shower.
o Dressing patient
o Grooming, including care of hair, shaving and ordinary care of the nail’s teeth and mouth.
o Toileting, which may include assisting the patient on and off the bed-pan commode or toilet
o Walking, beyond that provided by durable medical equipment within the home and outside the home
o Transferring from bed to chair or wheelchair;
o Preparing of meals in accordance with modified diets, including low sugar, low fat, low salt and low residue diets
o Feeding patients.
o Administration of medication by the patient, including prompting the patient as to time, identifying the medication
for the patient, bringing the medication and any necessary supplies or equipment to the patient, opening the
container for the patient, positioning the patient for medication and administration, disposing of used supplies
and materials and storing the medication properly.
o Providing routine skin care.
o Using medical supplies and equipment such as walkers and wheelchairs; and
o Changing of simple dressings
• Observes, records and reports information about client’s condition and home environment.
• Recognizes emergencies and follows agency procedures appropriately.
• Complies with agency confidential policies; demonstrates and understanding of patients’ rights and maintains respect
for patient privacy and personal property.
• Documents hours worked by utilizing Electronic Visit Verification protocols.
• Perform other specific tasks related as assigned.
 

Will Demonstrate the following Skills/Qualifications:
• Strong organizational skills that reflect ability to perform and prioritize multiple tasks seamlessly with excellent attention
to detail.
• Possesses the ability to read, write, and follow written and verbal directions and work with limited supervision.
• Demonstrates an accepting and therapeutic attitude towards the sick, disabled, and the elderly and possess the
maturity to deal effectively with the demands of the job.
• Reflects a professional and positive attitude
Education/Experience Requirements
• Successfully complete the training courses.
• Successfully complete the competency exam.
• High School diploma or GED preferred.
• Healthcare experience preferred.
• CNA: 1 year preferred.
• Provide or obtain a current CPR certificate required
• Meets the Commonwealth or Pennsylvania compliance requirements.
Physical Demands & Environment
Primarily working indoors with client/customer contact; use of specific equipment as braces, bedpan, crutches, electrical bed,
Hoyer lift, walker, wheelchair, household appliances, vacuum cleaner etc. Employee may be required to sit, bend, stoop, use
keyboard, see, talk, and hear. Ability to perform tasks involving physical activity, which may include heavy lifting and extensive
bending and standing. Ability to deal effectively with stress. In compliance with applicable law, reasonable accommodations
may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.
Exclusion from Federal Programs
Employee may not at any time have been or be excluded from participation