PCA

Resident Identification & Safety


* Use resident photo card files to confirm identity before:
+ Administering care or treatments
+ Serving meals or assisting with nutrition


* Use only facility-approved abbreviations when documenting resident information

Observation & Documentation


* Document care activities accurately and descriptively in:
+ Flow sheets, progress notes, charts, and care logs


* Promptly report:
+ Changes in resident condition
+ Accidents, injuries, and unusual incidents occurring during the shift
+ Any suspected or known unauthorized access to the facility's information systems

Confidentiality & Compliance


* Maintain strict confidentiality of all resident care information, including Protected Health Information (PHI)


* Report any suspected or actual breaches of confidentiality, including unauthorized disclosures


* Immediately report suspected abuse, neglect, or misappropriation of resident property


* Honor and document any resident refusals of care or treatment and notify your supervisor

Resident Personal Care


* Provide assistance with daily living activities, including:
+ Bathing, oral care, hair and nail care, shaving, and toileting
+ Dressing and undressing
+ Mobility and repositioning (turning, lifting, transferring)


* Keep residents clean, dry, and comfortable at all times


* Support residents with incontinence care and maintain hygiene


* Provide back rubs, grooming, and other comfort measures as needed

Nutrition & Hydration


* Assist with meal set-up and feeding support, including:
+ Describing food layout for visually impaired residents
+ Monitoring food temperatures and resident preferences


* Perform after-meal care (cleaning face, hands, and clothing; removing trays)


* Refill and sanitize water pitchers each shift, ensuring accessibility for residents

Health Monitoring


* Measure and document:
+ Vital signs (temperature, pulse, respiration)
+ Intake and output (I&O)
+ Weight and height as instructed


* Observe and report:
+ Pressure ulcers, skin breakdowns, or other health concerns
+ Bowel movements, including unusual stool characteristics


* Assist with physical exams, lab work prep, and rehabilitative procedures

Mobility & Equipment Use


* Assist residents with safe transfers to and from:
+ Beds, wheelchairs, bathtubs, commodes, and lifts


* Use only approved equipment you've been trained on


* Report any malfunctioning or unsafe equipment immediately

Resident Interaction & Emotional Support


* Maintain a calm, respectful, and friendly demeanor throughout the shift


* Create an environment of warmth and reassurance


* Provide companionship and emotional support as appropriate


* Listen to and report resident concerns, complaints, or ...