Healthcare & Medical
Company-A-CPC
Personal Support
Cornerstone Home Health Care Inc
Job Description Job Description QUALIFICATIONS
- 18 years of age or older
- Valid driver's license and record that meets insurance requirements
- Pass a background check that meets DHS guidelines
- Have demonstrated ability to work with little direct supervision and make appropriate judgments.
- Have demonstrated dependability, tact and ability to follow orders.
- Possess good interpersonal communication skills.
- Possess and maintain good physical and mental health, including current TB testing (refer to Health Screening policy).
- Have US Citizenship or evidence of alien work permit.
- Must not have jeopardized health and welfare of vulnerable adults through physical abuse, sexual abuse or neglect as defined in Minnesota Statutes Section 626.557.
- Must not misuse or show dependency on mood altering chemicals including alcohol.
- Must have successfully completed mandatory PCA Standardized Training and passed test with a score of 80% or greater.
- Must have completed one or more of the following:
- A Nursing Assistant training program or its equivalent for which competency as a Nursing Assistant is determined according to a test administered by State Board of Vocational Technical Education or
- A Homemaker-Home Health Aide training program using a curriculum recommended by Minnesota Department of Health or
- An accredited educational program for registered nurses or licensed practical nurses or
- A training program that provides the assistant with skills required to perform personal care assistant services specified by the Agency or
- Determination by the supervising RN that the assistant has the skills required, through training and experience, to perform the personal care services under Covered Services in Medical Assistance Manual.
- Provide bowel and bladder care.
- Perform skin care, including prophylactic routine and palliative measures documented in Plan of Care.
- Assist with range of motion exercises.
- Provide respiratory assistance.
- Perform transfers.
- Assist with bathing, grooming and hair washing necessary for personal hygiene.
- Perform turning and positioning.
- Assist with medication (normally self-administered).
- Apply and maintain prosthetics and orthotics.
- Clean equipment.
- Assist with dressing/undressing.
- Provide assistance with food, nutrition and diet activities.
- Accompany client to obtain medical diagnoses or treatment.
- Provide services necessary to maintain client's personal health and safety.
- Assist client to complete daily living skills such as personal/oral hygiene.
- Assist with incidental household services.
- Complete the appropriate records to document cares given and pertinent observations.
- Respond and attend to client requests promptly.
- Maintain proper hand washing techniques.
- Maintain a safe environment.
- Maintain client confidentiality; treat clients and families with respect.
- Understand, accept and respond to the emotional needs of each client.
- Participate in in-service programs to meet compliance requirements.
- Accept and fulfill assignments with the Agency; exercise judgment in accepting assignments.
- Perform other related duties and responsibilities as deemed necessary.
Reference: 3175320196