CNAs and PCAs will:

• Ensure client’s safety and security by supervising the home environment
• Teach/perform Meal Planning and Preparation and serving the client
• Routine Housekeeping activities such as making/changing bedding, dusting, vacuuming, washing floors, cleaning kitchen and bathroom, and laundry. Household tasks should not exceed 20% of time worked per shift unless the client has a Housekeeping Authorization.
• Provide Companionship including social interactions, conversations, emotional reassurance, and encouragement of activities that simulate the mind.
• Provide respite care for families in accordance with care plans
• Preform/assist with essential shopping/errands, which may include handling the client’s money in accordance with the care plan, agency policy, and under the observation of the Supervisor or Administrator*
• Assist clients with following written, special diet plan, and reinforcement of diet maintenance, which is provided under the direction of a Physician and as identified on the care plan
• Assist clients with standing, walking, sitting, and rolling in bed
• Escort clients to medical facilities, errands, shopping, and outings as specified in the care plan*
• Assist clients with communication by writing or typing correspondence for them or researching information for them
• Participate on the Care Team by providing input and making suggestions
• Notifies agency when unable to work scheduled assignments–24 hour notification required
• Ensure service is delivered in accordance with all relevant policies, procedures, and practices
• Monitor supplies and resources
• Follow the written care plan and works all hours as established by Supervisor
• Carry out duties as assigned by the Supervisor
• Observe clients and their environments and immediately reports unsafe conditions to Supervisor
• Observe clients and their environments and immediately reports behavior, physical and/or cognitive changes and/or changes in living arrangements to Supervisor
• Complete and maintain records of daily activities, observations, and direct hours of service.
• Submits written documentation to the office, as required
• Attend orientation, in-service training sessions, and staff meetings
• Develop and maintain constructive and cooperative working relationships with others
• Make decisions and solve problems
• Communicate regularly with Supervisor and co-workers
• Observe, receive, and obtain information from relevant sources
• Report any incidents or accidents immediately to Supervisor
• Consistently follows Code of Conduct and policies as set for in the Employee Handbook
• Maintain client’s protected health information confidential and observes all client’s rights
• Report, detect, and prevent abuse and neglect
• Aides will perform other duties as required.

The above statements are intended to be a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by incumbents of this job. The incumbents may be requested to perform job-related task other than those stated in this description.

QUALIFICATIONS/ REQUIREMENTS

• Must be, at least, eighteen (18) years of age or older.
• Must be able to provide services according to the care plan of the client.
• Excellent customer service and listening skills.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills; able to effectively communicate with the client and the office staff.
• Ability toread and write clear English.
• Able to compute basic mathematics.
• Able to pass background checks
• Able to pass drug screening
• Current drivers’ license
• Valid I-9 Employment Eligibility Verification documents
• Valid vehicle insurance coverage and registration
• Must have, or obtain upon hire, current CPR and First Aid Certification