Full time NURSE'S AIDE (Personal Care Aide) position. Practice specialty: Home care agency. Hours of operation: Monday to Sunday - depending on services needed.
Job Description:
DUTIES OF A NURSE'S AIDE (Personal Care Aide):
Provides personal care and related services in the home, under the direction, instruction, and supervision of the Supervising Nurse:
1. Personal hygiene and grooming;
2. Bathing;
3. Skin care;
4. Oral hygiene;
5. Hair care;
6. Dressing;
7. Assistance in toileting;
8. Assistance with ambulation, mobility, transfers, and positioning; and
9. Personal care services do not include the management of the client's money or finances or the balancing of the client's checkbook.
Tasks to be performed by a Personal Care Aide must be assigned by and performed under the supervision of the Supervising Nurse who will be responsible for the client care provided by the Personal Care Aide.
Under no circumstances may a Personal Care Aide be assigned to receive or reduce any intravenous procedures, or any other sterile or invasive procedures, including enemas.
âDUTIES
Performs routine housekeeping tasks as related to a safe and comfortable environment for the client, as instructed by the Service plan:
1. Routine housecleaning such as sweeping, mopping, dusting, making beds, washing dishes, cleaning toilets, sinks, showers, or bathtubs, or disposing of rubbish;
2. Care of clothing and linens, including washing, drying, ironing, and mending;
3. Shopping for household supplies, clothing, and personal essentials;
4. Running errands or picking up medication;
5. Shopping for food or preparing meals;
6. Escorting the client to medical care services or to nutritional or recreational programs; and
7. Assisting with simple health care routines such as reminders to take oral medication, to maintain diet restrictions, or perform recommended exercises. Prepares a visit report timely and submits it for entry into the clinical record weekly. Confirms on a weekly basis, the scheduling of visits. Works with personnel of other community agencies involved in the client's care as directed by the supervisor. Attends in-service as required by state regulation.
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Requirements
JOB CONDITIONS
The ability to drive and access clientsâ homes which may not be routinely wheelchair accessible is required.
Hearing, eyesight, and physical dexterity must be sufficient to report on the client's condition, to identify a change in client's condition, and to perform client care or assigned tasks.
On occasion, may be required to bend, stoop, reach, and move client weight up to 250 pounds; lift and/or carry up to 30 pounds.
Must be able to communicate clearly, both verbally and in writing in English.
QUALIFICATIONS
Prefer a high school diploma or equivalent. Successful completion of a basic nurse aid training program approved by the Department. OR has successfully completed coursework that qualifies a person as a certified or licensed health care pro.
No covid vaccine is necessary.â
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