Job Description

Personal Care Assistant (PCA)

Job Summary

: Elderly male client located in Collegeville area, in need of assistance with light housekeeping. Med reminders along with someone to accompany him to appointments. Transportation to and from appointments are provided. Flexible hours with a start time of 12pm Monday-Friday. Flexible Saturday and Sunday hours.



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