Location: Chester,PA, USA
Personal Care Assistant (PCA)
Job Summary: Personal assistance services include assistance with eating, bathing, dressing, personal hygiene, and activities of daily living.
When specified in the plan of care, this service may also include housekeeping chores such as bed making, dusting, and vacuuming, which are incidental to the care furnished or which are essential to the health and welfare of the individual, exercise and making and keeping medical appointments.
Supervisory Responsibilities:
None
Duties/Responsibilities:
Maintains confidentiality of patient/family information
Protects the patient from harm and or danger
Observes patient for changes in physical and or mental status. Reports to supervisor observations
Reviews the written service plan before carrying out care/service
Meal prep
Med reminder
Incontinence Care
Light housekeeping
Assistance with ADL's and IADL's
Required Skills/ Abilities:
Strong written, verbal communication skills
Ability to report changes found during shifts.
Documents daily care/service provided.
Problem solver with good management abilities
Complete documents for care including schedule changes along with clock in and clock outs being recording in real time.
Education and Experience:
High School Diploma preferred
6 months or more of healthcare and or personal care
Physical Requirements:
Prolonged periods of sitting, standing, walking, lifting
Must be able to lift up to 50lbs