Purpose:
The Personal Care Aide is prepared to assist clients and families with personal care and home
management. The Personal Care Aide provides services to patients whose medical conditions
are stable. The Personal Care Aide works under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse
and/or LPN.
Minimum Eligibility Requirements:
* Meets all general qualifications for employment contained herein.
* Physical requirements: Visual/Hearing ability is sufficient to comprehend written/verbal
communication. Ability to perform tasks involving physical activity which may include heavy
lifting and extensive bending and standing, ability to deal effectively with stress.
* Has a certificate of basic training or has demonstrated competency by assessment methodology
in a program approved by the NYS Dept of Social Services.
Essential Responsibilities:
* Assist with care of teeth and mouth.
* Assist with care of the hair, including shampooing and shaving.
* Assist with ordinary care of the nails, including washing, drying and filing with an emery board.
* Assist with bathing in bed, tub or shower.
* Assist with feeding.
* Assist with walking, use of walker or wheelchair.
* Assist with dressing.
* Assist with transfer from bed to chair or commode and back.
* Serve meals according to instructions.
* Change bed linen.
* Dust, vacuum and straighten the room that the client / resident uses.
* Maintain general cleanliness of the client / resident environment.
* List needed supplies.
* Shop for client / resident in the absence of family members.
* Report client / resident condition changes immediately to LPN or RN.
* Document care as directed by The Terrace at Newark.
* Participate in conferences, and ongoing training as directed.
*Must accumulate 6 hours of annual in-service education at minimum to maintain PCA certification.
* Other such duties as assigned…
