• A Personal Care Aide/CNA is a non-licensed member of the home care team who assists the client with the tasks of daily living as outlined in a written care plan that is established by the Nursing Supervisor and is kept in the client's home;
• Personal Care Aides/CNAs are supervised by the Registered Nurse and receive scheduling direction from the agency staffing Coordinator.

• A Personal Care Aide/CNA must have a minimum of one year of personal care experience which is verifiable through three work references, and must complete this agency’s employment and competency process;
• Must be at least 18 years of age;
• A Personal Care Aide must have training as a CNA and complete a competency evaluation or 20 hours of agency training;
• Must be physically able to perform the duties of the position, including lifting unspecified weights, depending on assignment requirements. Bending and stooping to prepare equipment for clients or managing client environment. Transferring, turning, and positioning clients and assisting to ambulate;
• Must exhibit mature responsible behavior, and understand the need for patient confidentiality;
• Must be able to read, write and speak English;
• Must be able to follow directions and accurately report to the Administrator any changes in the client's condition;
• Must have available reliable transportation to and from assignments. May be approved to transport clients or run errands in a vehicle;
• Must maintain current credentials, including CPR, First Aid, TB Test, Physical, and Fingerprint;
• Clearance Card.

• Recording pertinent information about the client’s care;
• Reminding clients to take medication at the appropriate time;
• Planning and preparing meals according to specific dietary requirements of the client, and if necessary, feeding the client;
• Assisting the client with therapy exercises under the direction of a Registered Therapist;
• Assisting or performing personal care including hair care, oral hygiene, bathing, grooming, and dressing;
• Assisting with ambulation with or without mechanical aids;
• Assisting with routine bodily functions: For example, toileting;
• Maintaining a safe, clean, and healthy environment through light housekeeping including changing bed linens, dusting and vacuuming, cleaning the kitchen and bathroom, and laundry;
• Providing companionship and stimulation for the client including reading, walks, etc.; and accompanying the client to doctors or other appointments;
• Grocery shopping or other errands when needed;
• Performing other housekeeping tasks as indicated in the care plan;
• Taking client’s vital signs and recording input and output;
• Observing and reporting changes in the client's condition to the Nursing Supervisor;
• Accurately preparing daily records and submitting them to the office by the date due;
• Participating in in-service education programs.

•  Administer or pour medication as mandated by law;
•  Cut the nails of any patient unless authorized by RN Supervisor.

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