Patient Care Assistant, Private Duty, - Pruitthealth Corporation : Job Details

Responsible for assisting the patient and patient caregiver with personal hygiene needs to increase the level of comfort of the patient. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: 1. Provides optimal comfort care, dignity and privacy for the patient. 2. Follows procedures for handling medical emergencies or other incidents that affect the delivery of service in accordance with the Care Plan. 3. Reports patient progress and problems to supervisory personnel. 4. Assists with home management to include light housekeeping, laundry and changing linens. 5. Maintains a safe, clean and comfortable environment for the patient. 6. Assists with meal preparation and related tasks as indicated by the Care Plan. 7. Assists with patient transfer, ambulation and exercise of patients as directed by the Care Plan. 8. Provides personal hygiene to patients including bathing, shaving, oral hygiene, skin care, dressing, toileting, and hair care. 9. Provides patient care services in accordance with PruittHealth Family First poli...Patient Care, Patient, Assistant, Private, Healthcare