What are the responsibilities and job description for the Personal Care Worker position at Personalized Caregiving Of Tennesse?
Job Description
Personal Care Worker (PCW)
Job Summary:
An individual who, under qualified supervision, provides personal support services to Agency clients in their place of residence.
Organizational Relationship: Reports to the designated Supervisor
Risk Of Occupational Exposure To Blood Borne Pathogens: A: high exposure
Qualifications:
A High school diploma or equivalent.
Be at least 18 years old per TN State regulation.
Completion of a training for personal care services
Must have a criminal background check and other TN State Required Registry Checks.
Be able to demonstrate:
o Language skills sufficient to read and understand instructions; prepare and maintain written reports and records;
o Language skills sufficient to communicate with the service recipient; and
o Documented training specific to meeting individual service recipient needs in the areas of self-care, household management and community living, and methodologies for service delivery. Speaks, reads, and writes and able to communicate effectively in English.
Responsibilities:
1. Perform tasks assigned by the Supervisor.
2. Report in writing, on agency forms, to the Supervisor on each client assignment.
3. Promptly report any significant changes observed or reported in the client’s condition to the Supervisor.
4. Confer as required with the Supervisor regarding client’s progress.
5. Provide Personal Support services which may include assist with bathing, grooming, dressing, changing of bed and laundering the bed linens and personal clothing, skin care excluding wound care, care of glasses and hearing aids, toileting, including use and care of bedpan, urinal, commode, toilet, light cleaning in essential areas of the home, meal prep, food purchasing, meal serving, transporting, accompanying the client to obtain medical appointments, other as outlined on service plan.
6. Follow Standard/universal precautions/proper infection control when providing client service.
7. Maintain client confidentiality per HIPAA and Agency policy guidelines.
8. Perform ONLY tasks specified for each individual client on the service plan.
9. Follow emergency procedures in the event of any medical or non-medical situations.
10. Follow client rights at all times.
11. Record each activity performed on each case on a daily basis.
12. Report any incidents or client changes immediately to the Supervisor.
13. Submit Daily Activity Sheets and record accurately on a timely basis (weekly).
14. Follow instructions, is punctual and is at work as scheduled.
15. Follow all agency policy and procedures.
16. Attend in-service education annually per agency policy.
17. Maintain effective communication with client, family, supervisor and other team members. Follows instructions, is punctual and attendance is acceptable.
18. Other duties as assigned.
Functional Abilities:
Is able to carry bundles upstairs weighing up to 10 pounds.
Must be able to stoop and bend.
Must be able to travel to prospective client’s place of residence.
Must be able to hear and effectively communicate in English.