Description

JOB SUMMARY:    Provides companionship and personal care services to clients.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Can provide proof of current CNA License.


• 1yr Experience/training as a Personal Care Attendant,


• Understanding and compassion for the care needs of the frail elderly.


• If preapproved to Lifespan driver you must have a clean DMV record, automobile insurance, and a current California Driver's license.


• Ability to communicate effectively and clearly in English in direct conversations and by telephone.


• Ability to download applications, and process work requests through various applications by smartphone or computer.


• Must purchase and pass Livescan background check prior to employment. (Guardian registration will be provided by the agency, once the background check clears)


• Flexibility in response to changes in schedule, policy, procedure, environment, and emergencies.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Ability to accurately and legibly chart written communication.


• Ability to perform housekeeping duties; vacuuming, sweeping, mopping, emptying trash.


• Ability to assist clients to ambulate safely.


• Walking, reaching, and/or bending.


• Lifting not to exceed 25 pounds.


• Ability to transfer clients from bed to standing and sitting positions and from sitting position to standing.


• Willingness to wear a mask throughout the entire shift.


• Received Covid vaccine, or weekly testing required per state guidelines

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Participates in orientation and ongoing InService training program


• Maintain client confidentiality. (HIPPA)

• Provides personal care services (bathing, toileting, grooming, dressing, and feeding) to clients in their place of residence.


• Provides assistance to and from the toilet or commode and emptying and cleaning of the commode.


• Provides assistance with incontinence aids.


• Provides catheter care, which includes skincare, emptying the collection bag, and reporting any equipment issues.


• Observes problems with the skin and provides preventative skincare.


• Keeps intake and output records, as requested by the Care Manager.


• Provides assistance with ambulation as needed.


• Assists with transferring mobility-impaired clients.


• Uses Gait belt or Hoyer lift, if required.


• Assists with turning and positioning of bedbound clients.


• Assists with care of hearing aids, glasses, dentures, and personal belongings.


• Assists with range-of-motion exercises and physical therapy exercises as prescribed by RN or physical therapists.


• Supervises the safety of memory-impaired and judgment-impaired clients.


• Home maintenance, including but not limited to: sweeping, vacuuming, mopping, dishes, cleaning the bathroom, taking out garbage, dusting and picking up, and changing linens.


• Laundry service, including washing, drying, ironing, and putting away.


• Meal preparation according to diet instructions.  Makes meals attractive, balanced, and nutritious.


• Assist with shopping and errands. (If preapproved by Lifespan)


• Pet care, including feeding, assistance with veterinary care, maintenance of litter box, and grooming.


• Plant care, watering of plants inside and outside, and other light gardening activities.


• Assistance to the client with appropriate social/recreational activities.


• Supervise clients in the taking of pre-dispensed medication.


• Reports all changes in the client's condition to the Care Manager.


• Understand and comply with agency policies regarding safety and infection control

WORK HABITS:

• Know and follow Lifespan policy.


• Maintain client confidentiality.


• Represent Lifespan in the community in a professional manner.


• Understand boundaries and limits of professional relationships and roles with Lifespan.


• Ability to independently track accepted schedule, to show up to shifts on time, and work hours of shifts as scheduled.


• Ability to get along with coworkers and management and deal effectively and professionally under pressure.