Personal Care Aide

Job Summary: A person, who under professional supervision, provides assistance with nutritional and environmental support, personal hygiene, feeding and dressing. Qualifications: (Preferred unless required by law) Has successfully completed a State approved training program or a 60 hour training equivalent in PCA skills Shows an interest and concern for people. Shows good judgment and tact in dealing with the sick. Practices good hygiene and is neat in personal appearance. Speaks, reads, and writes English Essential Administrative Functions: -Follow patient rights at all times. -Record each activity performed on each case on a daily basis -Report any incident or change in condition of patient or environment immediately. -Submit Daily Activity Sheets and record accurately on a timely basis (WEEKLY). -Follow instructions, is punctual and is at work as scheduled. -Follow all appropriate agency policies. -Attend at least 6 hours of inservice education annually. -Provide all information required for the maintenance of her/his personnel record as per State regulations. -Show interest, asks questions and seek help as indicated; is receptive to supervision. -Develop relationships and is cooperative with patient, family and supervisor. -Maintain appropriate appearance. -Is productive and uses time efficiently. -Follows instructions, is punctual and attendance is acceptable. -Cooperates with supervisor and with patient/family. -Is self-reliant and plans appropriately. -Other duties as are reasonably assigned Functional Abilities: -Is able to lift, turn and transfer patients weighting up to 200 pounds. -Is able to carry bundles up stairs weighing up to 10 pounds. -Must be able to stoop and bend. -Must be able to travel to prospective patient?s place of residence. -Must be able to hear and speak in a manner understood by most persons. Placements are in New Bedford & the surrounding areas

Created: 2024-11-02