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Job Description
*Provides personal care and related services in the home, under the direction, instruction and
supervision of the Services Supervisor.
*Tasks to be performed by a PSSW must be assigned by and performed under the supervision of a
qualified supervisor who will be responsible for the service recipient services provided by the
PSSW.
*Under no circumstances may a PSSW be assigned to receive or reduce any intravenous
procedures, or any other sterile or invasive procedures, including rectal temperatures or enemas.
*PSSW may only provide medication assistance (reminding) if they have documented training from
an RN.
Position Responsibilites
*Follows the plan of care to provide, safe, competent care/service to the service recipient.
*Helps the service recipient to maintain good personal hygiene and assists in maintaining a
healthful, safe environment.
*Plans and prepares nutritious meals.
*Assists the service recipient with ambulation as approved.
*Encourages the service recipient to become as independent as possible according to the service
plan.
*Attempts to promote service recipient's mental alertness through involvement in activities of
interest.
*Gives simple emotional and psychological support to the service recipient and other members of
the household and establishes a relationship with service recipient and family which transmit
trust and confidentiality.
*Reports any change in the service recipient's mental or physical condition or in the home
situation to the supervisor.
*Performs routine housekeeping tasks as related to a safe and comfortable environment for the
service recipient.
*Prepares a visit report promptly and incorporates same in the service recipient record weekly.
*Confirms on a weekly basis, the scheduling of visits so that other necessary visits by staff
members can be coordinated.
*Works with personnel of other community agencies involved in the service recipient's care.
*May assist with medications only if the PSSW has documented training by an RN.
*Confer with the Supervisor about service recipient's status and care. Participates in the
planning of service. Attends in-service as required by agency policy.
*Confer with the Supervisor about service recipient's status and care. Participates in the
planning of service. Attends in-service as required by agency policy.
*Promptly report any change in service recipient condition to the Supervisor
*Works within the Personal Support Services Worker scope of practice, as directed by a qualified
Supervisor.
Job Conditions
*The ability to drive and the ability to access service recipients' homes which may not be
routinely wheelchair accessible are required.
*Hearing, eyesight and physical dexterity must be sufficient to perform a physical assessment of
the service recipient's condition and to perform service recipient care.
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*Must be able to communicate clearly, both verbally and in writing.
EQUIPMENT OPERATION
*Hand washing materials
COMPANY INFORMATION
*Has access to all service recipient service records which may be discussed with the supervisor.
QUALIFICATIONS
*Preferably a high school diploma or equivalent. Must be able to understand, read and write
English.
*Must be free from health problems that may be injurious to service recipient, self and co-
workers and must present appropriate evidence to substantiate this.
*Must comprehend the basics of personal care, housekeeping and meal preparation.
*Must understand and respect service recipient's including ethics and confidentiality of care.