PCA, Healthcare Nursing, Healthcare

Description

An individual who, under professional supervision, provides personal care services to agency clients.

Organizational Relationship

Reports to the Administrator.

Responsibilities

• Obtaining a working knowledge of the provisions of the NV statutes which govern the licensing of agencies before providing personal care services to clients of the agency. A copy of those statutes (NAC 449) will be provided at orientation.
• Providing services/care per the client’s service plan.
• Attend required orientation/training upon hire & ongoing per agency policy.
• Provision of personal care services to agency clients in their homes, according to the client service plan, to assist those persons with activities of daily living, including: elimination of wastes from the body; dressing and undressing; bathing and grooming; meal preparation and eating; laundry, shopping, cleaning, transportation; and any other minor needs related to personal hygiene.
• Perform tasks assigned by the Administrator/designee.
• Document/report in writing, on agency forms, to the Administrator/designee on each client assignment.
• Promptly report any significant changes observed or reported in the client’s condition to the Administrator/designee.
• Confer as required with the Administrator/designee regarding client’s progress.
• Follow Universal precautions/proper infection control when providing client service.
• Maintain client confidentiality per HIPAA privacy and Agency policy guidelines.
• Perform only tasks specified for each individual client on the service plan.
• Follow emergency procedures in the event of any medical or nonmedical situations.
• Follow client rights at all times.
• Document/Record each activity performed on each case on a daily basis.
• Document/Report any incidents or client changes immediately to the Administrator/designee.
• Submit Daily Activity Sheets and record accurately on a timely basis (weekly).
• Follow instructions; be punctual and arrive to work as scheduled.
• Follow all established, written agency policy and procedures.
• Attend in‑service training annually per agency policy/state statutes.
• Maintain effective communication with client, family, Administrator/designee and other team members.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements Qualifications

• Be at least 18 years of age.
• Be responsible and mature and have the personal qualities which will enable the attendant to understand the problems of elderly persons and persons with disabilities.
• Understand the provisions of NV Statutes governing PCS and chapter 449 of NRS.
• Demonstrate the ability to read, write, speak and communicate effectively with clients of the agency.
• Demonstrate the ability to meet the needs of the clients of the agency.
• Receive annually not less than 8 hours of training related to providing for the needs of the clients of the agency.
• Criminal & other checks required.
• First Aid & CPR training within 6 months of hire.
• Successfully complete on hire orientation & training.

Functional Abilities

• Is able to carry bundles upstairs weighing up to 10 pounds.
• Must be able to stoop and bend.
• Must be able to travel to prospective client’s place of residence.
• Must be able to hear and effectively communicate in English.