Costs due to errors may be significant. Normal communication skills are required. Physical Demands - The work requires considerable physical exertion. Exposure to disagreeable weather conditions and extreme levels of temperature, ventilation, lighting and sound are normal. Protective clothing or gear and specific safety standards or procedures may be required.
Serious injury is possible.
Distinguishing Features Differs from the Long-Term Care Supervisor class which provides for coordinating, scheduling, and evaluating the work of direct care staff. Differs from the Long-Term Care Case Manager class which provides for development and recruitment of community services, and coordination between the client and available social services. This duty may include running errands for the client such as purchasing food, clothing and household supplies. Provides personal care to clients by assisting with bathing, dressing, brushing teeth, toilet routines, cleaning and filing nails, washing hair and other hygiene functions. This may include assisting the client in transferring to or from a wheelchair, walker or bed and supervising the client's use of oral or topical medication as prescribed by the client's physician.