Personal Care Provider

A Personal Care Provider (PCP) is specifically trained, competent and performs assigned functions of personal care to the client in their residence under the direction, instruction and supervision of qualified Agency personnel. In this role, you will report to the Operations Manager and IHSS Clinical Program Manager.
 

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  Understands and adheres to established Agency policies and procedures

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  Understands and promotes client rights

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  Performs personal care services in accordance with the plan of care and Agency policy. Duties include but are not limited to: skin care, ambulation, bathing, dressing, feeding, hair care, mouth care, nail care, positioning, shaving, toileting, transfers, medication reminders, protective oversight, etc.

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  Performs household services essential to care in the home as assigned

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  Completes appropriate service notes completely, accurately and in a timely manner as per Agency policy

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  Reports changes in the client’s condition and needs to the supervisor

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  Participates in all required orientation, training, competency and in-service programs as scheduled and necessary per Agency policy

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  Is available for and participates in the supervisory visits per Agency direction

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  Participates in coordination of client care, as required

• Have a sympathetic attitude toward the care of the sick and elderly

• Ability to carry out written and verbal directions read and write

• Maturity and ability to deal effectively with the demands of the job

• Must be able to lift, pull, push and carry heavy weight; must be able to bend, twist, stoop, kneel and reach

• Must be at least 16 years of age