01/06/2021
Job Summary:
Provides support services, under the supervision of the appropriate professional staff in accordance with state
regulations, assists the client or family in the achievement of physical and emotional comfort according to the
patient’s plan of care.
Essential Functions:
1. Provides personal care services per state/federal rules, regulations, and/or standards.
2. Applies safety principles and proper body mechanics to the performance of specific techniques of
personal and supportive care such as ambulation of clients, transferring clients, assisting with the normal
range of motion and positioning and doing household chores.
3. Plans and prepares nutritious meals, including shopping and assisting with feeding, as assigned.
4. Performs homemaking and other environmental services as assigned.
5. Observes, reports and documents any changes in patient’s status. If unable to perform a certain task,
reports to the primary nurse.
6. Understands basic elements of body functioning and reports changes in patient’s body functions as
indicated.
7. Recognizes emergency situations and implements appropriate emergency procedures per care center
policy.
8. Follows care center procedures regarding infection control, handling of hazardous wastes, and safety
measures.
9. Accurately documents care provided and submits notes and other required documents per care center
policy.
10. Follows specific written instructions for personal care prepared by a registered nurse in accordance with
the Plan of Care. Written instructions are to be received prior to the delivery of services.
11. Assists patient with prescribed exercises as instructed per nurse or therapist.
12. Provides respite for patient’s family/caregiver when on-site, as appropriate.
13. Performs and records simple urine tests for sugar, acetane, and albumin.
14. Attends funerals/call hours when appropriate as assigned by the bereavement coordinator.
15. Performs other duties as assigned.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
• Ability to work independently with minimal direct supervision.
• Ability to work as a team member.
• Familiarity with general use and functions of the computer, such as usernames and password concepts;
internet; e-mail; navigation of computer desktop, including starting programs, using files, windows, and
use of navigation buttons and tool bars.
• Ability to self-manage online HR services and online training programs
