Utah Admin. Code 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.

Notes

Utah Admin. Code R432-700-22

Amended by Utah State Bulletin Number 2017-11, effective 5/15/2017 Amended by Utah State Bulletin Number 2022-05, effective 2/14/2022 Amended by Utah State Bulletin Number 2023-14, effective 7/6/2023