Personal Care Attendant

Job Description

JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY:

This position provides one-on-one supervision for safety and assistance to the client in activities of daily living to maintain the client in their home. The Personal Care Attendant provides services to agency clients involving personal care, transfer assist, cleaning & other housekeeping functions, errands, companionship and performs other duties as directed by the agency director. The Personal Care Attendant will be assigned in a manner that promotes quality, continuity, and safety of patient.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS/RESPONSIBILITIES

Administrative

1. Timely and accurate completion of visit/time record documentation and verification of service

forms.

2. Adhere to the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPPA) privacy policies and procedures. Maintain confidentiality of all information pertaining to clients, families, and employees.

3. Maintain positive working relationships with clients, client families, I MEAN EVERYTHING (I.M.E.) Services Care Services staff, community providers and referral sources.

4. Always maintain a professional appearance.

5. Participate as appropriate in all in-service and education programs required by the agency.

Services and Procedures

· Assist with toileting functions.

· Transfers and ambulation

· Assisting with bathing, grooming, and hair washing necessary for personal hygiene

· Dressing or undressing of the client(s) . Assistance with eating, meal preparation and grocery shopping

· Accompanying to medical appointments

· Redirection, monitoring, and observation are integral parts of a personal service plan in the above items.

· Redirection and intervention for behavior, including observation and monitoring.

· Incidental household services that are an integral part of a personal service plan in the above items

· Go on appointments with clients and assist with ADL's Note: This job description reflects management's assignment of duties and does not restrict nor limit the duties that may be

assigned.

Job Requirements

Must be 18+.

Must pass a Background Check.

Must valid Driver's License

Must have reliable transportation

TB test required

Compensation : Pay is Bi-weekly and is Negotiable based upon experience and skills. Pay is competitive with other non-medical home care companies, and we offer bonuses and other compensation incentives for our employees!

The above statements are only meant to be a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by incumbents of this job. The incumbents may be requested to perform job related tasks other than those stated in this description.

Company Description

Competitive Pay!