Personal Care Attendant- CROYDON
Company: Blessings4Ever Home Care Agency
Location: Croydon
Posted on: April 1, 2026
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Job Description:
Description Position Description Personal Care Attendant is
responsible for providing personal care to Blessings4Ever Home Care
Agency consumers in their activities as specified by the patient
care plan in compliance with general precautions and according to
the established policies, procedures and objectives of the
organization. The Personal Care Attendant has the responsibility of
reporting client-related issues and changes to the home care agency
as soon as the issue is identified. Primary Responsibilities:
Supports organization’s mission by striving for excellence in all
aspects of the job with a focus on positive interpersonal
relationship with consumers Provides personal care services as
established in the consumers plan of care Communicates with
patients and their families on a regular basis Submits required
documentation as per agency policy and procedures Ensures
compliance of agency infection control and safety policies Adheres
to the organization’s policy regarding absenteeism and appearance
Performs functions including some or total assistance with the
following: bathing of patient in the bed, the tub or in the shower;
dressing; grooming, including care of hair, shaving and ordinary
care of the nail’s teeth and mouth; toileting; this may include
assisting the patient on and off the bed-pan commode or toilet
walking, beyond that provided by durable medical equipment within
the home and outside the home transferring from bed to chair or
wheelchair; preparing of meals in accordance with modified diets,
including low sugar, low fat, low salt and low residue diets;
feeding; administration of medication by the patient, including
prompting the patient as to time, identifying the medication for
the patient, bringing the medication and any necessary supplies or
equipment to the patient, opening the container for the patient,
positioning the patient for medication and administration,
disposing of used supplies and materials and storing the medication
properly; providing routine skin care; Using medical supplies and
equipment such as walkers and wheelchairs; and changing of simple
dressings Observes, records and reports information about client’s
condition and home environment Recognizes emergencies and follows
agency procedures appropriately Complies with agency confidential
policies; demonstrates and understanding of patients’ rights and
maintains respect for patient privacy and personal property
Documents hours worked by utilizing Electronic Visit Verification
protocols Perform other specific tasks related as assigned
Qualifications Will Demonstrate the following
Skills/Qualifications: Strong organizational skills that reflect
ability to perform and prioritize multiple tasks seamlessly with
excellent attention to detail Possesses the ability to read, write,
and follow written and verbal directions and work with limited
supervision. Demonstrates an accepting and therapeutic attitude
towards the sick, disabled, and the elderly and possess the
maturity to deal effectively with the demands of the job. Reflects
a professional and positive attitude Education/Experience
Requirements Successfully complete the training courses
Successfully complete the competency exam High School diploma or
GED preferred Healthcare experience preferred CNA: 1 year preferred
Provide or obtain a current CPR certificate required Meets the
state compliance requirements Physical Demands & Environment
Primarily working indoors with client/customer contact; use of
specific equipment as braces, bedpan, crutches, electrical bed,
Hoyer lift, walker, wheelchair, household appliances, vacuum
cleaner etc. Employee may be required to sit, bend, stoop, use
keyboard, see, talk, and hear. Ability to perform tasks involving
physical activity, which may include heavy lifting and extensive
bending and standing. Ability to deal effectively with stress. In
compliance with applicable law, reasonable accommodations may be
made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the
essential functions of the position. Exclusion from Federal
Programs Employee may not at any time have been or be excluded from
participation in any federally funded program, including Medicare
and Medicaid. This is a condition of employment. Employee must
immediately notify his/her manager or the Human Resource Director,
if he/she is threatened with exclusion or becomes excluded from any
federally funded program. This job description is not to be
misconstrued to represent an all-inclusive list of duties and/or
responsibilities. Blessings4Ever Home Care Agency reserves the
right to make changes to the job description based on business need
at any time, with or without prior notification. Blessings4Ever
Home Care Agency is an Equal Opportunity Employer As term of
employment, I acknowledge that I have reviewed and am able to
perform the essential functions of the position listed above.
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