PCA Cambridge & Surrounding Area - Full-time

CFSS/PCA

Cambridge/ Isanti Area:

JOB SUMMARY: 

This position is responsible for providing personal care and designated health-related services designed to maintain the client’s physical and emotional well-being for those clients at B’s Homecare Inc.  This position assists clients with tasks of daily living as indicated on the Service Agreement, the Care Plan, the Medication Administration Record (MAR), and other services as delegated by the RN. 

QUALIFICATIONS (Not required): 

• High School education and CNA/ NAR or HHA Certificate preferred. 

• Experience in working with older adults and/or children. 

SPECIALIZED KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES: 

This position requires the incumbent to: 

• Possess a sensitivity and aptitude for working with all clientele.    

• Prioritize and organize work effectively and efficiently. 

• Possess skills to communicate effectively with clients, families, co-workers and any other staff. 

• Possess the ability to read, write and comprehend simple instructions, correspondence and documentation, including medical terminology, in English. 

• Be punctual with a good attendance record. 

• Must demonstrate good interpersonal skills. 

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS AND TASKS: 

Job Function: Medication Administration 

Tasks: 

• Administer medications and give reminders to clients as required according to the Medication Administration Record (MAR) and as delegated by the RN Supervisor. 

• Follow policy for administrating medications PRN standing orders. 

• Follow policy and procedure for narcotic administration and documentation. 

• Follow policy and procedure for medication administration when a client is out of their home. 

• Follows policy and procedures when receiving new or changed medication orders. 

• Reorder medications and supplies weekly, or as needed. 

• Understand standard precautions used for infection control and adhere to them. 

• Other medication administration duties as assigned. 

Job Function: Provide personal and direct care to clients  

Tasks: 

• Assist clients with activities of daily living as indicated on their individual care plan (including, but not limited to dressing, showering, grooming, toilet assistance and escorting). 

• Assist clients with light housekeeping. 

• Assist clients with personal laundry duties, which may include ironing. 

• Maintain a clean and healthy environment. 

• Promote independence, not dependence, with clients offering choices and fostering self-help skills. 

• Perform routine procedures as delegated by the RN Supervisor. 

Job Function: Documenting and reporting 

Tasks: 

• Document any changes in clients’ condition on the client timecard and the communication log if applicable.  Report these changes to the corporate office. 

• Completes incident reports according to policy. 

• Reports any medication changes or any PRN medications that have been administered to a client. 

• Understands procedures regarding home care tasks and charting procedures when performing these tasks. 

• Recognizing abnormal signs and symptoms, or changes in clients’ condition. 

• Documenting duties completed with clients on the time card during each shift. 

Job Function: Complete essential paperwork 

Tasks: 

• Filing papers in clients’ charts as needed. 

• Signing Medication Administration Records (MAR’s) monthly, if applicable. 

• Reviewing all new clients plan of care and changes in current clients’ plan of care. 

• Reading the communication book, if applicable.  

• Checking outgoing US mailbox, collecting US mail delivered and distributing US mail to the clients, if applicable. 

• Other documentation as assigned and/ or needed. 

Job Function: Knowledge and compliance with state regulations 

Tasks: 

• Understand and adhere to the Vulnerable Adult and abuse policy, Bill of Rights and HIPPA.   

• Works to assure facility is in compliance with federal, state and local standards and regulations. 

• Complete a minimum of eight (8) hours of documented training.  

• Be up to date with completing health screenings and mantoux tests or chest x-rays. 

Job Function: Activity Programming 

Tasks: 

• Encourage, gather and/ or escort clients to participate in scheduled activity programs. 

• Lead activity programs as assigned. 

• Socialize with clients and incorporate new ideas and client suggestions into programming. 

Job Function: Participate and function effectively as a team member 

Tasks: 

• Develop and maintain a positive working relationship with other B’s Homecare Inc. staff 

• Provide back up to other staff as needed to ensure required coverage. 

• Communicate information regarding clients care needs and changes to the team and families. 

• Provide proactive and constructive participation in staff meetings. 

• Be compassionate and work with tact and ethical awareness. 

• Be flexible and adaptable to changing situations. 

• Responds appropriately to safety hazards, fire, weather or emergency situations. 

• Follow through promptly on requested duties. 

• Provide on-the-job training for new associates. 

• Must be mature and emotionally stable using a calm and kind tone of voice. 

• The ability to remain calm in difficult or unusual circumstances. 

Job Function: Other duties as assigned 

Wage is $19.00 Plus PTO