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.