Personal Care Attendant

Job Summary

Primary functions: provide personal assistance and/or health-related services to patients/clients in their place of residence; provide a safe and clean environment; work cooperatively with the patient/client and family; and report observations and problems to the Supervisor.

Job Qualifications

• Education: If under 18 years of age, must be either a high school graduate or enrolled in a vocational education program.
• Licenses: Must have current drivers license or reliable transportation to travel to assignments.
• Experience: If at least 18 years of age, have proof of competency through education and/or experience or demonstrate competency to perform tasks as assigned. If under age 18, must successfully demonstrate competency to perform tasks assigned.

Skills

• Must be able to follow written and verbal instructions and be competent to perform tasks assigned by Supervisor.
• Demonstrates interest in the welfare of those who are elderly and/or disabled.
• Must successfully complete a Competency Evaluation Skills Checklist and pass a written Skills Test as required if performing G-Tube feedings.

Background Checks

Must agree to and pass a criminal history check and an Employee Misconduct Registry check.

Environmental and Working Conditions

• Works in patient’s/client’s residence in various conditions; possible exposure to blood, body fluids and infectious diseases;
• Must have the ability to work a flexible schedule and travel locally;
• Some exposure to unpleasant weather.

Physical and Mental Effort

• Prolonged standing and walking required.
• Must have the ability to lift up to 50 pounds and move patients/clients.
• Requires working under some stressful conditions to meet deadlines, to identify patient/client needs, to make quick decisions and to meet patient/client and family psychosocial needs.
• Requires hand-eye coordination and manual dexterity.
• Must have the ability to use durable medical equipment in the home.