Description
What You’ll Do
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, without limitation: Elimination of wastes from the body
- Dressing and undressing
- Bathing Grooming
- The preparation and eating of meals
- Laundry Shopping Cleaning Transportation
- Any other minor needs related to the maintenance of 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, is punctual and is at 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;
- and 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.