Personal Care Aide

General Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assist clients with activities of daily living, including personal hygiene, grooming, ambulation, and transfers, as outlined in the client’s plan of care.
• Record and report vital signs, including temperature, pulse, and respirations, as directed.
• Prepare meals and assist with nutrition and fluid intake, following care instructions.
• Promote client safety, comfort, dignity, and mental alertness.
• Observe, document, and report changes in client condition, behavior, or environment to the supervising nurse or appropriate skilled professional.
• Assist in maintaining a clean, safe, and healthy home environment for client care.
• Perform indirect client care activities in support of overall care delivery.
• Follow basic infection prevention and control procedures.
• Recognize emergency situations and initiate appropriate emergency procedures.
• Maintain effective communication with clients, family members, caregivers, and Entrusted Hearts team members.
• Demonstrate efficiency, effectiveness, and dependability in providing care.
• Respect clients’ physical, emotional, and developmental needs while maintaining privacy and protecting personal property.
• Recognize and report changes in skin condition and other health concerns.
• Participate in Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement (QAPI) activities as requested.
• Support and enhance Entrusted Hearts Home Care’s image by maintaining a positive, professional attitude in all client interactions.
• Perform additional tasks permitted under state law and assigned by supervision to support quality care.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Home Health Aide (HHA) certification required.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.
• Six to twelve months of experience in a client care setting preferred, with knowledge of basic client care skills and medical terminology.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision while following care plans and agency policies.
• Strong communication skills, including the ability to read, write, and verbally report clinical information.
• Must be flexible and able to set priorities as requests and needs of the client change. 
• Must possess the ability to professionally deny any inappropriate requests while suggesting alternative solutions or immediately notify your supervisor.