Personal Care Assistant

JOB SUMMARY:

• Must have completed personal care training program and competency.
• Have a sympathetic attitude toward the care of the sick and elderly.
• Ability to carry out directions, read and write.
• Maturity and ability to deal effectively with the demands of the job.

• Assist clients with personal hygiene, including shower, tub or bed baths, oral care, hair and skin care.
• Assist clients in the use of toilet facilities, including bed pans.
• Assist clients in and out of bed, excluding the use of mechanical lifting equipment unless trained and documented as competent.
• Assist clients with walking, including the use of walkers and wheelchairs, when applicable.
• Assist clients with self-administration of medications.
• Meal preparation and feeding, when required.
• Assist with prescribed exercises when the client and the aide have been instructed by the appropriate health professional.

• Record and report changes in the client’s physical condition, behavior or appearance to supervisor or Case Coordinator.

• Documenting services delivered in accordance with Chosen Family Home Care policies and procedures.

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LIFTING REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to perform the following tasks if necessary:
• Ability to participate in physical activity.
• Ability to work for extended period of time while standing and being involved in physical activity.
• Heavy lifting.
• Ability to do extensive bending, lifting and standing on a regular basis.