Personal Care Attendant

Position Description  

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 as 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 functions including some or total assistance with the following:

• bathing of patient in the bed, the tub or in the shower;
• dressing;
• grooming, including care of hair, shaving and ordinary care of the nail’s teeth and mouth;
• toileting; this may include assisting the patient on and off the bed-pan commode or toilet
• walking, beyond that provided by durable medical equipment within the home and outside the home
• transferring from bed to chair or wheelchair;
• preparing of meals in accordance with modified diets, including low sugar, low fat, low salt and low residue diets;
• feeding;
• 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;
• providing routine skin care;
• Using medical supplies and equipment such as walkers and wheelchairs; and
• 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: