Personal Care Aide - For Overnight/Weekends

About the role

Personal Care Aide (PCA) is a paraprofessional member of the client care team who works under the scheduling supervision of the Client Care Coordinator and clinical supervision of a registered nurse, Clinical Manager, by providing selected personal care services and limited related household tasks. These activities are part of the client’s plan of care and must be provided under a physician’s order.

Responsibilities

• Implements and provides day-to-day Activities of Daily Living (ADL) and Instrumental Activities of Daily Living (IADL) support to clients within their home as ordered by the physician’s plan of treatment and client’s plan of care.
• Appropriately assist clients with activities of daily living and personal care in accordance with the care plan, including:
  • Assisting or performing personal care: Baths (tub, shower, bed); mouth care, denture care, skin care, foot care (no toenail cutting); grooming (shampoo, comb hair, shave, file nails); dressing and undressing activities.
  • Elimination (toilet, commode, urinal, bedpan).
  • Transfers.
  • Assisting with ambulation with or without mechanical aids.
  • Assisting the client with therapy exercises under the direction of a Registered Therapist.
• Appropriately assist with household tasks directly related to the client’s health and in accordance with the care plan:
  • Maintenance of a clean, safe, and healthy environment.
  • Planning and preparing meals according to specific dietary requirements of the client, and if necessary, feeding the client.
  • Light housekeeping of client’s immediate environment.
  • Laundry of clients’ bedding and clothing.
  • Assistance in completing activities such as shopping/grocery, errands, and appointments outside of the home.
  • Providing companionship and stimulation for the client including reading, walks, etc.; and accompanying the client to doctors or other appointments.
  • Utilize equipment in an appropriate and safe manner.
  • Remind client for self-administration of medication. Do Not Administer Medications. Medications include eye drops, ear drops, ointments, pills, suppositories, injections, herbal remedies, and over‑the‑counter medications such as Tylenol, Aspirin, vitamins, and minerals.
• Accurately documents shift details and services within established time parameters.
• Ensures the safety of clients and self; follows Universal Precautions and demonstrates safe hand‑washing techniques.
• Observes the client’s general physical, emotional, and mental status, and reports all changes in the client’s conditions, family situation, or incidents during shift immediately to agency coordinator, supervisor, and client’s designated representative (as instructed by employer).
• Maintains and improves skills through attendance at staff development programs and in‑service education requirements.
• Maintains confidentiality in all professional areas and considers the needs of clients, families, employees, physicians, visitors, and community members in an informative, courteous, and compassionate manner.
• Ensures all HIPAA regulations are adhered to.
• Follows all agency policies and procedures.
• Performs all other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Be in compliance with all existing regulations and company policies.
• Meet transportation, language, and cultural requirements specific to branch needs.
• ADA Requirements: routinely required to sit, stand, and walk on variable surfaces, including occasional climbing of ramps or stairs or use of foot controls.
• ADA Requirements: routinely required to use hands for various tasks, including hand controls, gripping, and handling of objects.
• ADA Requirements: at times, required to reach beyond mid‑line of body, reach overhead or at chest level