R432-700-22. Personal Care Aides

(1) A Personal Care Aide (PCA) shall be 18 years old. (2) The licensee shall ensure that PCAs: (a) receive written instructions from the supervisor; (b) perform only the tasks and duties outlined in the service agreement; (c) know of home health agency policy and procedures; (d) receive first aid training; (e) receive orientation and training in aspects of care; (f) demonstrate competency in areas of training for personal care; and (g) receive a minimum of six hours in-service training per calendar year, prorated in the first year of employment. (3) A PCA may assist clients with the following activities: (a) self-administration of medications by: (i) reminding the client to take medications; and (ii) opening containers for the client; (b) housekeeping; (c) personal grooming and dressing; (d) eating and meal preparation; (e) oral hygiene and denture care; (f) toileting and toilet hygiene; (g) arranging for medical and dental care including transportation to and from appointments; (h) taking and recording temperatures; (i) administering emergency first aid; (j) providing or arranging for social interaction; and (k) providing transportation. (4) A PCA shall document observations and services in the individual client record.