Personal Care Aide - Amherst, NY
- Provides or assists clients with activities of daily living including:
- bathing in bed, tub or shower
- care of hair including shampoo, combing and brushing
- care of teeth and mouth including denture care
- nail care, filing only
- skin care including pericare and applying lotion
- transfer of patient from bed to chair and to wheelchair
- transfer of patients on and off bedpan, commode and toilet
- assist client in preparing for bed
- position patient in bed as directed
- assists with ambulation including with cane, walker and crutches
- personal care dressing of client
- medication reminder
- Live-in and Sleep Over's:
- secures clients home for the night and provides reassurance by being present at the client's home during the nighttime hours
- (Washington and Oregon does not provide this service)
- Utilize the E.V.V. (Electronic Visit Verification) program as applicable
- Assists with household tasks directly essential to client's personal care
- Accompany clients to medical appointments or shopping if necessary and performs other essential errands
- Measures and records oral, rectal, and auxiliary temperatures, pulse and respiration, and blood pressure when ordered within the training limitations of the aide
- Prepares meals as required based upon client's preferred diet
- May need to feed client if required
- Provides clean and safe environment within the home including safe use of equipment such as side rails, oxygen, wheelchairs, Hoyer lifts, etc.
- Records and reports activities related to personal care responsibilities, as required
- Reports observations of the client's condition to the Branch Manager or Office Assistant
- Notifies the Branch Manager immediately if any incidents or accidents occur
- Valid driver's license, vehicle insurance, and reliable transportation or access to public transit
- Ability to work flexible hours as required to meet identified patients' needs
- Ability to function in any home situation regardless of age, race, creed, color, sex, disability, or financial condition of the client
- 6+ months of home care experience
- Ability to work independently
- Ability to multi-task, self-directed, good time management skills
- Solid communication, writing, and organizational skills
- Possess the disposition and personality to work harmoniously with a wide variety of people and their families keeping personal matters confidential
- Possess a solid commitment to the goals, mission, and philosophy of the organization
- Ability to adapt to changing organizational needs
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