Personal Care Attendant

To ensure quality and safe delivery of home care services. To assist in the provision of home care services in accordance with Agency philosophy and established standards of home and nursing practice.

Essential Functions:

Physical Requirements: Visual/hearing ability sufficient to comprehend written/oral communication. Ability to deal effectively with stress.

Working Conditions: Works in office areas as well as throughout Independent Living Facilities and residential homes. Sits, stands, bends, lift, and moves intermittently during working hours. Interacts with residents, family members, staff, visitors, government agencies/personnel, etc., under all conditions/circumstances. Is subject to hostile and emotionally upset residents, family members, staff, visitors, etc. under all conditions/circumstances. Is involved in community/civic health matters/projects. May be exposed to infectious waste, diseases, conditions, etc., including exposure to the AIDS and hepatitis B viruses. Communicates with the medical staff, nursing staff, and other unit supervisors. Maintains a liaison with residents, their families, support staff, etc. to assure that the residents' needs are continually met.

Qualifications: Successful completion of a competency evaluation. Have current Nursing Assistant certification OR have successfully completed a training program. Ability to care for the sick, have the maturity and ability to deal effectively with demands of the jobs. Must have the ability to read, write and carry out directions promptly and accurately. Experience in home health care or related field preferred.

Certification and License Requirements: Nursing Assistant certification OR have successfully completed a training program