Personal Care Aide

Provide personal care and other supportive services to patients under the supervision of a registered nurse and in accordance with the individual's Plan of Treatment:
SPECIFIC DUTIES:
Provide all aspects of personal care and supportive services as directed and under the supervision of a registered nurse. This includes, but is not limited to:
• Assist patients with personal care, including bathing, skincare, and mouth care
• Assist patients with ambulation, including ambulation with a walker
• Assist patients in and out of bed
• Assist patient with meal preparation and eating
• Assist patients with using the bedpan, commode, or bathroom
• Perform household services, which will facilitate the patient's self-care at home and are necessary to prevent/postpone hospitalization

Immediately report any changes in the patient's condition to the patient's case manager
Document all the care provided during or immediately after the visit, as outlined in the Certified Home Health Aide Plan of Care.

Ensure that safety measures are being followed. This includes, but is not limited to:
• Ensuring that there are no loose rugs in the patient's ambulation path
• Keeping the side rails up on the bed, if appropriate
• Secure the patient in the wheelchair, if appropriate

Complete the orientation program outlined by the organization
Participate in in-service education programs
Participate in the Interdisciplinary Treatment Meeting

MINIMUM COMPETENCIES:
• Eligible to participate in a personal care assistance program.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to follow instructions in accordance with written policy.

HEALTH STATUS REQUIREMENTS:
• TB screen.
• Hepatitis B vaccine or signed waiver.