Personal Care Assistant - North Beach, MD - 20 Hours

The following duties and responsibilities reflect the essential functions for this job, but do not restrict the tasks that may be assigned. The RN Supervisor or Scheduler/Client Care Coordinator may assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time due to reasonable accommodation or for other reasons. Assists with personal care activities (ADLs) including: o Universal Precautions o Locomotion/ambulation o Bed mobility and positioning o Transfer o Eating o Toileting o Catheter and ostomy care o Continence care o Dressing and undressing o Personal Hygiene o Bathing o Foot care (nails will be filed only, no clipping; diabetic clients will only have lotion applied and referred to their doctor for nail care) o Skin care o Protective supervision o Medication assistance Assists with household tasks (IADLs) necessary to the client's healthcare needs, including: o Planning and preparing nutritious meals and assisting in feeding client as appropriate o Light housekeeping of client's environment, including linens and making bed o Assistance with managing the personal finances o Laundry of client's clothing and bedding o Shopping o Transportation o Social interaction /behavior modification activities as directed by the Aide Plan of Care. Measures and records temperatures, pulse, respiration and blood pressure as requested by a nurse or the family for reporting purposes to the primary provider Uses equipment and supplies safely Assists in range of motion and other procedures as instructed by any professional therapist or nurse Maintains a written log with receipts of all client money used to purchase goods or materials for the client's care Reports any changes in client's condition to the RN Supervisor Documents care provided consistent with agency requirements Performs other duties as requested

Job Types:

Full-time, Part-time Pay:

From $16.00 per hour

Benefits:

Flexible schedule

Work Location:

In person