Personal Care Assistant

JOB SUMMARY: An individual who has completed personal care training and is competent to perform assigned functions of personal care to the client in their residence.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must have completed personal care training program and competency.
• Have a sympathetic attitude toward the care of the sick and elderly.
• Ability to carry out directions, read and write.
• Maturity and ability to deal effectively with the demands of the job.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assist clients with personal hygiene, including shower, tub or bed baths, oral care, hair, and skincare.
• Assist clients with dressing and laundry duties.
• Assist clients in the use of toilet facilities, including bedpans.
• Assist clients in and out of bed, excluding the use of mechanical lifting equipment unless trained and documented as competent.
• Assist clients with walking, including the use of walkers and wheelchairs, when applicable.
• Assist clients in maintaining a clean, healthy, and safe living environment.
• Assist clients with self-administration of medications.
• Meal preparation and feeding, when required.
• Assist and transport clients to grocery and assist with household errands.
• Assist clients with monthly bill pay.
• Transportation/ Escort clients to doctor’s appointments.
• Assist with prescribed exercises when the client and the aide have been instructed by the appropriate health professional.
• Record and report changes in the client’s physical condition, behavior, or appearance to a supervisor or Case Coordinator.
• Documenting services delivered in accordance with Comfort Independent Living and KY Medicaid policies and procedures.
• Notify Supervisory staff IMMEDIATELY of any client incidents.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT:
Works in the client’s home environment and in the community with clients and referral sources.

JOB RELATIONSHIPS:
Supervised by: Designated Management staff.

LIFTING REQUIREMENTS:
Ability to perform the following tasks if necessary:

• Ability to participate in physical activity.
• Ability to work for extended periods of time while standing and being involved in physical activity.
• Heavy lifting. Up to 50 Lbs.
• Ability to do extensive bending, lifting, and standing on a regular basis.
• Use best practices when lifting and notify the supervisor of any possible difficulty before lifting items.

I have read the above job description and fully understand the conditions set forth therein, and if employed as a Personal Care Assistant, I will perform these duties to the best of my knowledge and ability.