Personal Care AssistantnnSan Antonio, TX ( Personal CarennAs a Personal Care Assistant, it is necessary that you fulfill the following responsibilities to the best of your ability, in accordance with Agency policy and procedure, and as determined by your Agency Assignment.nnFunction within your knowledge and experience, practicing safely and competently within PCP/HM training and experience.nnDemonstrate appropriate interpersonal communication with client, caregiver, and employees. Perform and demonstrate competency with personal care assignments and tasks for which you have had training and experience and as assigned by the Services Consultant:nnBasic First AidennInfection control measuresnnProper body mechanicsnnEnvironmental cleanliness and safetynnMeal preparationnnProper care and use of appliances/equipmentnnFollow established assignmentnnAccurate documentation of services renderednnRequirementsnnAs a Personal Care Assistant, you should not perform any personal care service that requires the skills of a certified nursing assistant.nnTo notify your services consultant or Director of changes in your client’s condition.nnComply with applicable regulations; including but not limited to proving accurate documentation of services provided to client and client activity, protect the client’s health care information and report potential fraud and abuse to the compliance officer.nnConsistently use proper body mechanics and use proper infection control techniques to maintain environmental safety for you and your client (s).nnTo remain familiar with and respect the Agency Patients’ Bill of Rights and Responsibilities.nnTo inform Agency of your availability and desire for work assignments and honor your commitment to work assignments that you accept.nnTo participate with staff meetings/in services as assigned.nnTo remain familiar with the Agency organizational structure and channels of communication.nnTo comply with Agency Employee Policies and Procedures, including submitting timesheets according to assigned timelines.nnTo consistently function as a member of the care and services team and Agency employee in a positive manner.nnTo seek supervisory guidance whenever you have a question as to a specific task or responsibility.nnParticipate in continuing educational programs, as requested by the Agency.nnTo understand that patients are clients of Agency, and it is prohibited for any PCP to provide services to Agency clients outside of the Agency’s direction.nnTo use your skills and individuality to communicate to management areas where operations/patient care can be improved.nnTo perform other duties as assigned in accordance with your position and qualifications.nnYou must make the Agency aware of your allergy or special needs.