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.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS/AREAS OF ACCOUNTABILITY - 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.
