Personal Care Assistant

This Position is Home Care in Old Lyme, CT.  

Job Summary:
PCA/ Homemaker /Respite Staff is responsible for assisting Perfect Care Inc clients with their personal care needs, activities of daily living, home environmental support, safety for the client including ;oversight and supervision for all waivered clients; in accordance with their Scope of
Practice as a certified PCA.

Responsibilities:
Quality of Care:
• Provide clients with assistance with personal care activities including bathing, mouth care, denture care, skin care, grooming, bathroom care, transferring, ambulation, and dressing and undressing activities.
• Assist clients with housekeeping tasks including planning and preparing meals, feeding, light housekeeping, changing linens, making beds and laundering clothes and bedding.
• Assist client in safety needs with use of equipment (side rails, foot stools, wheelchairs, etc.).
• Follow the Plan of Care as indicated on the Aide Activity Sheet.
• Observe the client and report any changes or questions regarding his/her condition and report any changes to clinician.

Documentation:
• Complete all agency records and reports according to agency policy and procedure.
• Accurately document services provided in accordance with agency policy on the day services are rendered.
• Submit documentation in a legible and timely manner per agency policy.
Communication:
• Establish and maintain effective communication regarding client's care with client, family, and supervisor.
• Communicates and works cooperatively with other members of health care team, including participating in case conferences as needed.