PCA

• Assists residents with activities of daily living such as bathing, dressing, and personal hygiene.

• Assists residents in preparing for and transporting to and from medical appointments, activities, and social programs.

• Checks residents' vital signs, measures weight and height, and records data as instructed; reports any variances to the Charge Nurse.

• Answers resident call lights promptly to attend to needs; frequently checks those who are unable to call for help.

• Assists residents to walk with or without self-help devices, as instructed.