Personal Care Aide

Avid Health at Home North Carolina•Supply, NC

13d•Onsite

About The Position

The Personal Care Aide (PCA) is a paraprofessional member of the client care team who provides selected personal care services and limited related household tasks in clients’ homes. The work is performed under the scheduling supervision of the Client Care Coordinator and the clinical supervision of a registered nurse or Clinical Manager. Services must be included in the client’s plan of care and provided under a physician’s order. This is a non-exempt, variable-hour role, with hours varying on a case-by-case basis.

Requirements

Current certification or registration with the Licensing Board or Department in the state of practice.
Current PCA certification.
Compliance with existing regulations and company policies.
A sympathetic attitude toward the care of the sick.
Ability to read, write, and carry out directions.
Maturity to deal effectively with the demands of the job.
Ability to meet transportation, language, and cultural requirements specific to branch needs.
Ability to lift, push, pull, and carry a minimum of 25 pounds.
Ability to stoop and bend for up to 2.5 hours per 8-hour shift.
Ability to sit, stand, and walk on variable surfaces, including occasional climbing of ramps or stairs or using foot controls.
Ability to use hands for tasks including operating hand controls, gripping, and handling objects; reach beyond the body’s midline and overhead or at chest level; and meet the stated close, distance, and peripheral vision, depth perception, and focus-adjustment requirements.
Use universal safety precautions when performing assigned tasks.

Nice To Haves

CPR certification; it may be required for some clients.
Bilingual English/Spanish skills.

Responsibilities

Provide day-to-day Activities of Daily Living (ADL) and Instrumental Activities of Daily Living (IADL) support in accordance with the physician’s plan of treatment and the client’s plan of care.
Assist with or perform personal care, including bathing, mouth and denture care, skin and foot care (excluding toenail cutting), grooming, dressing, undressing, and elimination.
Assist with transfers and ambulation, with or without mechanical aids.
Assist clients with therapy exercises under the direction of a Registered Therapist.
Help maintain a clean, safe, and healthy environment and perform light housekeeping in the client’s immediate environment.
Plan and prepare meals according to the client’s dietary requirements and feed the client if necessary.
Do the client’s laundry, including bedding and clothing.
Assist with shopping, groceries, errands, and appointments outside the home.
Provide companionship and stimulation, such as reading and walks, and accompany clients to doctors’ or other appointments.
Use equipment appropriately and safely.
Remind clients to self-administer medication; do not administer medications.
Accurately document shift details and services within established time parameters.
Ensure the safety of clients and self; follow Universal Precautions and demonstrate safe handwashing techniques.
Observe clients’ general physical, emotional, and mental status and immediately report changes in condition, family situation, or incidents to the agency coordinator, supervisor, and client’s designated representative as instructed.
Maintain and improve skills by attending staff development programs and required in-service education.
Maintain confidentiality, comply with HIPAA regulations, and interact with clients, families, coworkers, physicians, visitors, and community members in an informative, courteous, and compassionate manner.
Follow agency policies and procedures and perform other duties as assigned.