Arbor Acres Home Care Company
Winston-Salem, NC, USA
Position Summary: The home care aide is a paraprofessional member of the home care team who works under the supervision of a registered nurse and performs various personal care services as necessary to meet the patients needs. The home care aide is responsible for observing patients, reporting these observations and documenting observations and care performed. The home care aide will be assigned by a Registered Nurse in a manner that promotes quality, continuity and safety of a patients care. Responsibilities of the home care aide include, but are not limited to, the following: 1. Providing hands-on personal care including: Changing bed linen Assisting patients with dressing and undressing Skin care to prevent breakdown Assisting the patient with toileting activities Keeping patients living area clean and orderly, as appropriate Running errands as requested. 2. Planning and preparing nutritious meals. 3. Assisting in ambulation and exercise according to the plan of care. 4....