Personal Care Attendant

Duties and Responsibilities

Personal Care

• Assiststhe client with or provides personal care as assigned by the plan of care, including bathing, care of hair, skin, and mouth, toileting, dressing, transferring, and ambulation.

• Assistswith mobility, positioning, and transfers in a safe manner that protects both the client and the employee.

• Recognizes and responds appropriately to changes in the client's condition, reporting concerns promptly to the supervisor or manager.

Service Delivery & Scheduling

• Provides services when scheduled and communicates promptly to the Agency and clientregardingany schedule changes.

• Accomplishes job responsibilities ina timely, safe, and professional manner.

• Participates in client case conferences according to Agency policy and procedures.

Documentation & Communication

• Documentsactivities performed in the client's home at the time of the visit.

• Documents client concerns and difficulties and reports the same to the supervisor or manager.

• Completes andsubmitsall required paperwork accurately and on time.

Compliance & Professional Standards

• Representsthe Agency in a professional manner and dresses appropriately for job duties.

• Maintains client confidentialityin accordance withHIPAA and Agency policy.

• Adheres to all company policies and procedures outlined in the Employee Handbook, Employee Agreement, or as communicated by the executive team.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, care plans, and procedure manuals

• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, with clients, families, and Agency staff

• Ability tomaintaina high levelof confidentiality in all aspects of job responsibilities

• Ability to solve practical problems and improvise in an unstructured home setting

• Ability toestablishand maintain effective working relationships with fellow employees, clients, and supervisors

• Ability tofrequentlylift and/or move up to 50 pounds and to perform physical tasks including sitting, reaching, stooping, kneeling, and crouching

• Possession of a valid Colorado Driver's License with applicable car insurance, or reliable transportation to all accepted assignments

Preferred

• High school diploma preferred, GED accepted

• Verifiable work experience as a Personal Care Attendant or Personal Care Provider

• Prior experience in a home health care or IHSS setting

• Familiarity with Medicaid programs and IHSS services