Job Information
Perfect Choice Home Care Personal Care Assistant/Direct Care Worker in Upper Darby, Pennsylvania
Title of Immediate Supervisor: Agency Manager/Supervisor
Risk of exposure to bloodborne pathogens: High
*Position Responsibilities: *
- Follow the plan of care to help the client to maintain good personal hygiene and maintain a healthful, safe environment, is to perform ONLY those functions specialized for each individual client. Agrees to carry out outcomes included in the client's services plan.
- Receives written instructions from the Office Manager/Supervisor regarding client's service plan.
- Has knowledge of agency policies and procedures. Complies with agency in-service requirements.
- Is oriented and trained in all aspects of care to be provided to the client per client's service plan
Ability to demonstrate competency in all areas of training for a direct care worker, including:
HIPPA and Confideniality.
Consumer control and the independent living philosophy.
Basic infection control.
Universal precautions.
Handling of emergencies.
Recognizing and reporting abuse, neglect and exploitation.
Dealing with difficult behaviors.
Falls and accident prevention.
Personal Care Assistant (PCA)/Direct Care Worker(DCW) may assist clients with the following activities:
a. Self-administration of medications for consumers who are competent to direct the care.
b. Housekeeping.
c. Personal care including grooming and dressing.
d. Meal preparation, eating and feeding.
e. Oral hygiene and dental care.
f. Toileting and toilet hygiene.
g. I ADL assessment.
h. Assistance with ambulance and transferring.
i. Administrative emergency first aid.
j. Providing or arranging for social interaction.
k. Providing transportation assistance.
l. Specialized care- nonskilled services unique to the client's care needs that facilitate the client's health, safety, and welfare, and ability to live independently.
*Documents observations and services in the individual client record day of visit using a telephony system. *
*Follows agency hand and hygiene infection control policies. *
*Report any change in the client's mental or physical condition or in the home situation to his/her immediate supervisor or Agency Manager. *