Job Description - Personal Care Attendant Page 2
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3Demonstrate excellent customer relations with clients, coworkers, referral sources and others pertinent to the business.
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Understand the importance of seeking assistance as needed from your supervisor and/or others; demonstrate capability and
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dependability of following instructions.
Understand that regular, consistent attendance is necessary to serve the clients.
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Prepare and submit accurate timecards, ensuring they contain the client's or responsible party's signature and leaving a copy
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of the timecard with the client or responsible party.
Adhere to HealthNorth Inc., policies and procedures.
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Occasionally, perform other functions as deemed appropriate by the supervisory team.
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RELATIONSHIPS:
Supervision Exercised:
None
Internal Company Contacts:
Infrequent direct and telephone contact with all office and health care personnel
External Contacts:
Frequent direct contact with clients, clients' families and vendors
POSITION SPECIFICATIONS:
FLSA Definition:
Non-Exempt
Working Conditions:
Normal conditions; includes some exposure to infectious wastes, toxic chemicals,
needles/body fluids, mechanical hazards-driving
Occasional exposure to outside temperatures in Minnesota climate.
Hours of Work:
Normally, 30-40 hours per week with extra time as needed to support the mission
and activities of the organization.
Other:
The individual must be in good physical condition, have a current chest x-ray or
negative TB skin test, and be free of all communicable disease.
Must possess a current valid driver’s license (with proof of insurance) to go to clients’
homes which may not be served by public transportation or the ability to get to
clients’ residence on time by other dependable means.
EDUCATION SPECIFICATIONS: Must be at least 18 years of age and completed the training requirements as established by the
Minnesota Department of Human Services. OR Must be 16 – 18 years old and participated in a related school-based job-training
program or completed a home health aide competency evaluation.
SPECIFIC JOB KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:
Knowledge of what constitutes a clean, safe, comfortable and healthy environment for the client.
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Knowledge of Universal Precautions and necessary infection control measures.
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Demonstrated knowledge of general health and emergency procedures.
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Demonstrated knowledge of safe techniques in administering personal hygiene and grooming that include (but are not limited
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to): sponge, tub and shower bath; shampoo in sink or tub; nail and skin care; dressing and undressing; oral hygiene;
adequate nutrition and fluid intake; toileting and elimination; safe transfer techniques and ambulation; normal range of motion
and positioning.
Demonstrated knowledge of appropriate body mechanics and necessary mechanical transferring devices.
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Skill to perform the principal responsibilities of this position in a safe, efficient manner.
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Ability to listen and communicate clearly, fluently and diplomatically orally and in writing in the English language; also to
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maintain excellent interpersonal and cooperative relationships with management, staff, clients and clients' families.
Ability to plan, organize, prioritize, and accurately follow through on work activities to meet deadlines as well as to work
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independently with a minimum amount of direction and/or supervision.
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