Job Description

Personal Care Assistant

JOB SUMMARY:

• This position is responsible for providing personal care and designated health-related services designed to maintain the client’s physical and emotional well-being for those clients living at Fortunate Homes LLC..
• This position assists clients with tasks of daily living as indicated on the Service Agreement, the Medication Administration Record (MAR), and other services as delegated by the RN.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School education and CNA/ NAR or HHA Certificate preferred.
• Experience in working with older adults.

SPECIALIZED KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:

• This position requires the incumbent to:
• Possess a sensitivity and aptitude for working with the elderly.
• Prioritize and organize work effectively and efficiently.
• Possess skills to communicate effectively with clients, families, staff and other customers.
• Possess the ability to read, write and comprehend simple instructions, correspondence and documentation, including medical terminology, in English.
• Be punctual with a good attendance record.
• Must demonstrate good interpersonal skills.
• Understand how to use, carry and be responsible for the cell phone while on duty.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS AND TASKS:

Job Function: Medication Administration

• Administer medications and give reminders to clients as required according to the Medication Administration Record (MAR) and as delegated by the RN Supervisor.
• Follow policy for administrating medications PRN standing orders.
• Follow policy and procedure for narcotic administration and documentation.
• Follow policy and procedure for medication administration when a client is leaving the building.
• Follows policy and procedures when receiving new or changed medication orders.
• Reorder medications and supplies weekly, or as needed.
• Understand standard precautions used for infection control and adhere to them.
• Other medication administration duties as assigned by RN Supervisor.

Job Function: Provide personal and direct care to clients

• Assist clients with activities of daily living as indicated on their individual service agreement (including, but not limited to dressing, showering, grooming, toilet assistance and escorting).
• Assist clients with daily room order and light housekeeping.
• Assist clients with personal laundry duties, which may include ironing.
• Maintain a clean and healthy environment.
• Promote independence, not dependence, with clients offering choices and fostering self-help skills.
• Perform routine procedures as delegated by the RN Supervisor.

Job Function: Documenting and reporting

• Document any changes in clients’ condition in the client chart and communication log. Report these changes to the RN Supervisor.
• Completes incident reports according to policy.
• Reports to RN Supervisor any medication changes or any PRN medications that have been administered to a client.
• Understands procedures regarding home care tasks and charting procedures when performing these tasks.
• Recognizing abnormal signs and symptoms, or changes in clients’ condition.
• Documenting duties completed with clients on the service delivery record during each shift.

Job Function: Complete essential paperwork

• Filing papers in clients’ charts as needed.
• Signing Medication Administration Records (MAR’s) monthly.
• Reviewing and signing all new clients plan of care/ weekly service record and changes in current clients’ plan of care.
• Reading the communication book and checking employee mailbox before the start of each shift.
• Checking outgoing US mailbox, collecting US mail delivered and distributing US mail and in-house mail to the clients.
• Other documentation as assigned and/ or needed.

Job Function: Knowledge and compliance with state regulations

• Understand and adhere to the Vulnerable Adult and abuse policy, Bill of Rights and HIPPA.
• Works to assure facility is in compliance with federal, state and local standards and regulations.
• Complete a minimum of eight (8) hours of documented training.
• Be up to date with completing mantoux tests or chest x-rays.

Job Function: Activity Programming

• Encourage, gather and/ or escort clients to participate in scheduled activity programs.
• Lead activity programs as assigned.
• Socialize with clients and incorporate new ideas and client suggestions into programming.

Job Function: Participate and function effectively as a team member

• Develop and maintain a positive working relationship with other PCA’s, housekeeper, Nursing staff, kitchen staff and other Fortunate Homes LLC staff.
• Provide back up to other staff as needed to ensure 24 hours staffing.
• Communicate information regarding clients care needs and changes to the team and families.
• Provide proactive and constructive participation in staff meetings.
• Be compassionate and work with tact and ethical awareness.
• Be flexible and adaptable to changing situations.
• Responds appropriately to safety hazards, fire, weather or emergency situations.
• Follow through promptly on requested duties.
• Assisted kitchen staff at meal times with set up, serving and clean up.
• Provide on-the-job training for new associates.
• Must be mature and emotionally stable using a calm and kind tone of voice.
• The ability to remain calm in difficult or unusual circumstances.

Job Function: Other duties as assigned

• Support the mission and values of Fortunate Homes LLC.