Job Description

Job Summary

Personal assistance services include assistance with eating, bathing, dressing, personal hygiene, and activities of daily living. This service may include assistance with the preparation of meal but



does not include the cost of the meals themselves. 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. Furthermore, this service may include health maintenance activities such as bowel and bladder routines, ostomy, catheter, and wound care that consumers if, physically capable, would provide for themselves.

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.

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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