Personal Care Attendant, Arlington

Primary function is to provide personal attendant services and work cooperatively with the client.  Share observations and problems with his/her supervisor.  Works under the direction of the Client and Attendant Supervisor.

• Provides general housekeeping activities for the client/consumer, as directed by the Plan of Care.
• Provides direct care to client/consumer under the direction of the Attendant Supervisor and the Plan of Care.
• Assists the client with safe transfers and ambulation per agency policy.
• Reports changes in client condition and documents pertinent information and care rendered to client/consumer on timesheets, incident reports, etc. Reports observations of abuse, neglect or exploitation to supervisor immediately.
• Practices accepted infection control principles.
• Maintains a clean, safe, and comfortable environment for the client as far as is possible within the constraints of the client’s home and resources.
• Promotes positive, supportive, respectful communication to client/consumer, family, and other employees.
• Promotes respect for client’s privacy and property.
• Assists the client with proper nutrition and adequate fluid intake, as needed.
• Demonstrates core values: Provide flexible services, based on client preferences; Be compassionate, reliable and trustworthy; Goes the extra mile for the clients served; takes ownership of responsibilities, makes good first impressions.
• Reports to work as scheduled and reports planned absences at least two weeks in advance.
• Calls or has his/her representative report emergency absences to Attendant Manager prior to scheduled shift.
• Attend annual training meeting and complete required assigned training modules.

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