Pca Job Description template and pdf with duties [2024]

Job summary 1

Under professional supervision, the PCA (Personal Care Aide) provides client assistance with nutritional and environmental support and personal hygiene, feeding and dressing, and/or as an extension of self-directed clients, select health-related tasks.

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Personal hygiene including shampoo, bathing (shower, tub, bed, sponge, etc.). Oral care including dentures. Skincare.
Buys, prepares, and service nutritious meals by prescribed diet.
Performs routine housekeeping tasks and errands as related to a safe and comfortable environment.
Works with community agencies involved with clients as directed. Guides the client in social activities.
Keeps client area clean and safe.
- Follows the Plan of Care established by the RN or therapist. Reports change in the client's condition or home situation to the supervising professional. Prepares a visit report daily and submits completed documentation to the agency.
- Other health care tasks delegated and supervised by the RN or therapist.
- Participates in case conferences and coordination of care activities. Keeps agency informed of new training or skills.

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Job summary 2

PCA provides informal training and direct care to clients based on person-centered plans, individual needs/requests, and daily household operations.

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MUST HAVE A VALID DRIVER'S LICENSE
Certified Heart Saver AED credentialed from the American Red Cross obtained within 2 Months (60 days) of hire date or job transfer date.
- Certified Heart Saver AED credentialed from the American Heart Association (AHA) obtained within 2 Months (60 days) of hire date or job transfer date.
- CT DDS Med Cert, a plus, Must be CT DDS Med Cert qualifying
- CT PSL, a plus, Must be CT PSL qualifying

Job summary 3

The PCA provides quality, direct patient care in all activities of daily living including, but not limited to, dressing, grooming, bathing, feeding, toileting, transferring, walking, and positioning. With direction from the Licensed professional Nurse in coordination with the interdisciplinary team, the PCA provides individualized physical, psychological, and social support to patients while maintaining dignity and meeting their needs and expectations. The PCA interacts with patients, family, visitors, and other members of the assisted living health care team. They further do light housekeeping and wait for staff duties as needed

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Requirements & Skills 3

Must be able to pass competencies for the PCA, before providing hands-on care.
Must have experience in a healthcare-related field.
- Must be able to take written and verbal instructions from supervisors.
- Must be able to communicate with patients, visitors, and staff.
- Must qualify for employment, after a criminal background check.

Job summary 4

Start your nursing career journey as a PCA where you will assist residents with their basic activities of daily living to support an independent lifestyle within the Community. Your priority will be to ensure that our residents receive the highest quality of service in a caring and compassionate atmosphere that recognizes individuals' needs and rights.

Duties & Responsibilities 4

Assist residents with bathing, eating, dressing, and personal hygiene as needed.
Inform the supervisor of changes in residents' conditions and needs. Document these observations thoroughly and communicates any changes to other staff.
Follows procedure for medication reminders to ensure the correct day and time, and that they are being taken.
- Answer emergency call lights and respond appropriately.
- Performs dining room duties and assists with the dining needs of residents.
- Assist residents' relatives, visitors, and guests as needed.

Requirements & Skills 4

Personal Care Giver Certification required.
Current certificate in an accredited First Aid course and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) is required.
- Must be able to read, write, and understand the English language.
- A minimum of a high school diploma or graduation equivalent is preferred.
- Previous experience as a nursing assistant, home health aide, or homemaker/personal care homemaker is preferred.

Job summary 5

The PCA, under the supervision of a Registered Nurse or Licensed Practical Nurse, works collaboratively with the healthcare team to provide outcome/goal-based patient care. The PCA observes and reports the patient's response and progress to interventions.

Duties & Responsibilities 5

Performs duties that may involve exposure to hazardous substances.
- Works in normal patient care areas.
- May be exposed to an infectious or communicable disease while performing or demonstrating direct care tasks.
- Exposed to the possibility of injury from irrational or confused patients and visitors, or from instruments and equipment.

Requirements & Skills 5

Ability to work in a stressful, fast-paced, and changing environment.
Basic language, basic math, basic to intermediate reasoning ability. Basic computer skills are required.
- Ability to work with diverse groups of people.
- Ability to work under pressure and in high-stress situations/environments.
- Ability to take direction and work with accountability.

Job summary 6

Those selected for a PCA job may be asked to support their seniors with a wide range of responsibilities from light housekeeping tasks and meal preparation to one-on-one mobility assistance and providing transportation.

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Job summary 7

We are looking for a PCA who would like to gain experience working with people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. The PCA provides in-home, one-on-one care for seniors and adults with disabilities.

Duties & Responsibilities 7

Assists client with all personal care functions as needed
Assists client at mealtimes and monitors eating habits
Assists client to and from daily activities
Performs light housekeeping tasks and assists with laundry
Reminds client to take self-administered medications
- Observe and report any changes in the client’s mental, physical, or emotional condition or home situation to the immediate supervisor promptly
- Ensures that required documentation is complete and is in compliance with regulations and standards
- Communicates with clients, families, co-workers, and supervisors regarding care

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Job summary 8

We are looking for a caring PCA to join our team.

Duties & Responsibilities 8

Provide social interactions and help with appointments, walks, entertainment, reading, cards, memory games, visits, outings, and trips.
Assist clients with bathing, dressing, toileting, grooming, oral hygiene, and ambulation.
Light housekeeping, laundry, meal preparation, grocery shopping.
- Help with medication reminders, healthy movements, healthy diet, and setting dr. appointments.
- Observe and report changes in the client's mental, physical, and emotional condition or home situation to Nursing Supervisor promptly
- Communication with client, family members, and co-workers.

Requirements & Skills 8

Must be 18 years of age
- High School Diploma or Equivalent and successful completion of a Nursing Assistant Course and Nurse Assistant Certification as required by the state
- PCA/NA Certificate from an approved program
- Reliable Transportaion PCA, NA, HHA, Home Health Aide

Job summary 9

We are currently hiring the PCA. Our PCA is essential to service providers who support their clients with activities.

Duties & Responsibilities 9

In-Home Assistance – Help your clients with day-to-day activities like cooking, cleaning, getting dressed, and other basic activities in the home
Companionship – Assist your clients with errands like grocery shopping, attending doctor’s appointments, and other events outside the home
Community Building – In partnership with the family and the branch teams, create a safe and positive living situation for your clients, staying in close contact about any concerns or challenges

Requirements & Skills 9

Valid driver's license and access to reliable transportation
Commitment to serving your clients and their property with dignity, patience, and compassion
- Recognition of the needs and concerns of others and the ability to build relationships with others from different backgrounds
- Flexibility, adaptability, and a willingness to spend days, evenings, and weekends caring for your clients
- Dedication to professional development, including completion of organizational and state-required training

Job summary 10

Under the supervision of an RN, PCA assists in assuring optimal patient care.

Duties & Responsibilities 10

Performs specific documentation in the patient's record
Maintains equipment and supplies and participates in quality assurance
- Communicates appropriate information intradepartmental and interdepartmental
- Assists and participates in staff education and pursues continuing education for personal development.
- Applies knowledge of age-related factors appropriately to patients, utilizing appropriate policies and procedures

Requirements & Skills 10

High school diploma or equivalent - Preferred
Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment, and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.
- Certifications: Nursing Assistant Certificate Preferred
- Basic Life Support (BLS) - to be obtained within 30 days.
- Previous relevant experience or completion of base skills as a registered nursing student.

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