Patient Care Attendant

Care Assistant Duties And Responsibilities

• Encourage patients to preform daily personal hygiene
• Support patients with mobility, standing, and physical activities
• Cueing/reminders for self-medication administration
• Schedule patient appointments, cancellations, and update records
• Accompany patients to appointments
• Maintain cleanliness and sanitary needs of patients’ space and living areas
• Ensure patients’ safety; remove any safety hazards
• Meal preparation and planning
• Laundry
• Answer the telephone, assist with gathering personal mail and other correspondence
• Shopping for groceries, running errands
• Provide companionship and conversation

Care Assistant Requirements And Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Performs all tasks in compliance with the company policies, rules, and procedures; understanding of HIPAA Rules and Regulations
• Able to multitask, prioritize, and manage time efficiently
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills; great interpersonal relations and confident demeanor
• Compassionate and sensitive to patients’ needs and concerns
• Demonstrating related housekeeping or personal care experience