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Laredo Home Care Provider Services Personal Care Attendant (PCA) in Laredo, Texas
Environmental and Working Conditions: Works in clients residence in various conditions; possible exposure to blood, body fluids and infectious diseases; must have the ability to work a flexible schedule and travel locally; some exposure to unpleasant weather. Physical and Mental Effort: Prolonged standing and walking required. Must have the ability to lift up to 50 pounds and move clients. Requires working under some stressful conditions to meet deadlines, to identify client needs, to make quick decisions and to meet client and family psychosocial needs. Requires hand-eye coordination and manual dexterity. Must have the ability to use durable medical equipment in the home. Essential Functions: Evaluation: Promote positive, supportive, and respectful communication to the client and family and Agency personnel Provide an environment that promotes respect for the clients privacy and property Provide personal assistance or health-related tasks to client according to the Individualized Service Plan Appropriately report changes to ensure continuity of care Practice accepted infection control principles Provide a clean, safe, and comfortable environment Utilize skills necessary to perform services according to the Agencys policy Contribute to the management and efficient operation of the Agency and demonstrate effective time management skills Demonstrate commitment, professional growth and competency by attending required in-services.Promote the Agencys philosophy and administrative policies to ensure quality of care.