Amedisys
Campbell, CA, USA
Performs duties essential to personal care which are given to patients in their home. Provides support services, under the supervision of the appropriate professional staff, to assist the client or family in the achievement of physical and emotional comfort according to physicians’ orders. Works with patients and their caregivers to assist them in assuming responsibilities toward self-care.
Performs duties as assigned by the Case Manager, Clinical Supervisor or Clinical Manager including:
obtaining temperature, pulse, blood pressure and respiration
maintaining a clean, safe and healthy environment
bed, sponge, tub or shower bathing
shampooing in sink, tub or shower
caring for nails and skin
oral hygiene
assisting with toileting and elimination
Applies safety principles and proper body mechanics to the performance of specific techniques of personal and supportive care such as ambulation of clients, transferring clients, assisting with the normal...
