Personal Care Assistant - Calvert County

The following duties and responsibilities reflect the essential functions for this job, but do not restrict the tasks that may be assigned. The RN Supervisor or Scheduler/Client Care Coordinator may assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time due to reasonable accommodation or for other reasons. • Assists with personal care activities (ADLs) including: o Universal Precautions o Locomotion/ambulation o Bed mobility and positioning o Transfer o Eating o Toileting o Catheter and ostomy care o Continence care o Dressing and undressing o Personal Hygiene o Bathing o Foot care (nails will be filed only, no clipping; diabetic clients will only have lotion applied and referred to their doctor for nail care) o Skin care o Protective supervision o Medication assistance • Assists with household tasks (IADLs) necessary to the client’s healthcare needs, including: o Planning and preparing nutritious meals and assisting in feeding client as appropriate o Light housekeeping of client’s environment, including linens and making bed o Assistance with managing the personal finances o Laundry of client’s clothing and bedding o Shopping o Transportation o Social interaction /behavior modification activities as directed by the Aide Plan of Care. • Measures and records temperatures, pulse, respiration and blood pressure as requested by a nurse or the family for reporting purposes to the primary provider • Uses equipment and supplies safely • Assists in range of motion and other procedures as instructed by any professional therapist or nurse • Maintains a written log with receipts of all client money used to purchase goods or materials for the client’s care • Reports any changes in client’s condition to the RN Supervisor • Documents care provided consistent with agency requirements • Performs other duties as requested

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: From $16.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule

Work Location: In person

Salary : $16