Personal Care Attendant Classroom Program
Would you like to make a difference in the lives of those who are in need of assistance with personal care activities?
We are currently recruiting individuals that are interested in training to become Personal Care Attendants. Eligible candidates will have the one-day training course paid by skilled nursing facilities in Pinellas County. Our affiliate facilities will typically assume the cost for your Personal Care Attendant training, along with American Heart Association CPR training, and Continuing Education units PLUS guaranteed employment after successful completion of the Patient Care Attendant training!
The Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA) has approved the role of Personal Care Attendants to perform resident care procedures currently delivered by Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA) in skilled facilities* (Chapter 400 F.S.). 2023 Florida Statutes states that skilled nursing facilities are allowed to employ personal care attendants iif such personal care attendants are participating in the personal care attendant training program developed by the agency, in accordance with 42 C.F.R. ss. and in consultation with the Board of Nursing. This program will enable the PCA to further obtain skills and training toward the goal of successfully passing the CNA exam and moving into a career as a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA).
This course is designed to meet the 16-hour classroom module.
Personal Care Attendant
In this role you will assist the nursing team make a difference and impact the lives of our residents by providing everyday caregiving support like:
- Making an Occupied or Unoccupied Bed
- Passing Fresh Ice Water
- Passing Meal Trays/Open cartons packets
- Checking Resident’s Vital Signs
- Performing One (1) Person Transfers
- Repositioning the Resident in Bed/Float Heels
- Transferring a Resident to a Wheelchair using a Gait Belt
- Using a Gait Belt to Assist with Ambulation
- Oral Care/Denture Care (alert residents)
- Providing a Bed Bath/Perineal/Catheter Care
- Assisting the Resident with Getting Dressed
- Assisting with Hearing Aids
- Assisting the Resident to Bathroom or to use a Urinal (1 Person Assist)
Position Requirements:
- Must be a minimum of eighteen (18) years of age
- Ability to communicate with residents and staff
- Ability to follow directions and to complete assigned tasks
- Ability to work collaboratively and provide quality care to our residents.
- Passionate about working with senior population, Works with families, and other staff members
- Previous experience preferred.
We are looking for candidates that are inspired
to help others and care for our treasured elders!
Course Curriculum
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Introduction to Personal Care Attendant Program
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Resident Rights/HIPAA/Abuse & Neglect
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Infection Control
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Skill: Handwashing – PCAP
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Emergency Procedures
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Personal Care Assistant – Knowledge Check Chapters 1 through 4
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PCA Live Webinar A
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Activities of Daily Living
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Skill: Occupied Bedmaking – PCAP
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Skill: Ambulate Resident- PCAP
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Skill: Change Resident’s Position – PCAP
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Skill: Transfer Resident from Bed to Wheelchair – PCAP
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Skill: Provide Mouth care to a Resident who has Teeth – PCAP
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Skill: Provide Mouth Care to a Resident who has a Denture – PCAP
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Skill: Provide Resident Hand & Nail Care – PCAP
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Skill: Provide Foot Care to a Resident Who is Sitting in a Chair – PCAP
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Skill: Dress a Resident Who Has a Weak Right Arm – PCAP
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Skill: Provide Resident a Partial Bed Bath and Back Rub – PCAP
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Skill: Provide Perineal Care to a Female Resident Who is Incontinent of Urine Care – PCAP
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Skill: Assist with Bedpan – PCAP
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Skin Care/Pressure Prevention
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Oxygen Use/Safety
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Nutrition and Hydration
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Dementia Care
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Mental Health – Challenging Behaviors
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Review of Resident Rights, Abuse & Neglect Reporting and Reporting to the Nurse
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PCA Live Webinar B
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Personal Care Attendant 5 Hour Classroom Program – Final Written Exam
Your Course Includes
10 Interactive Lessons
Learn Powerful Medical Knowledge & Information Lesson-BY-Lesson
Video Demonstrations
Streaming video demonstrations each of the techniques. Videos are embedded directly within each lesson for ultimate ease of use.
Convenient & Mobile Friendly
Take your online courses conveniently while on the go! Compatible with desktop, smartphones & tablets.
Frequently asked Questions
When does the course start and finish?
This is a self paced course. You can start and stop the course as works for your schedule throughout your 7 day access period.
How long do I have access to the course?
You will have access for 90 days. You will be able to review any of the lessons as many times as you wish during the 9 days of access.
Can I have face to face interaction with the Instructor
What are my next steps once I complete this course?
Once you complete the five (5) hour classroom portion of this training, you would need to schedule the three (3) hour skills competency training at the sponsoring skilled nursing facility. Once you complete the full eight (8) hours, you would be eligible to start employment as a PCA.
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