Personal Care Aide

Essential Functions Statement(s)

• Assist clients with daily living tasks such as bathing, dressing, grooming, and toileting.
• Provide emotional support and companionship to improve the client’s overall well-being.
• Support clients in mobility and ambulation, including transferring them from bed to chair or assisting with walking.
• Help with meal preparation and feeding, ensuring dietary needs are met.
• Perform light housekeeping and household chores, such as laundry, cleaning, and changing linens, to maintain a safe and clean environment.
• Accompany clients to medical appointments and assist with running errands such as grocery shopping.
• Administer medication and assist with physical therapy exercises as directed by healthcare professionals.
• Monitor clients' health, including taking vital signs and observing for any changes in their physical or emotional state.
• Work closely with family members and healthcare professionals to update them on the client’s progress and needs.
• Follow care plans and assist with first aid or emergency response as necessary
• Communicate effectively with family members, care team, and healthcare professionals to ensure continuity of care.
• Maintain accurate records of the care provided, including daily activities, changes in the client's condition, and any incidents.
• Ensure all tasks are completed in a timely manner and according to the care plan.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Education: High School Graduate or General Education Degree (GED) preferred, or equivalent qualifications as permitted by applicable state regulations.

Experience: Previous experience providing personal care services in an assisted living facility, long-term care facility, or similar preferred setting.

Computer Skills: Must be able to interact with automated resident information collection systems and accurately document services provided, as required.

Certificates and Licenses: Must meet all applicable state requirements for Personal Care Aides working in an assisted living facility, including required training and competency evaluations.