Our Caregivers
A provider may provide four categories of service as defined in these rules.
Nursing Services
If a provider provides nursing services, such services shall be provided by a licensed registered professional nurse or a licensed practical nurse under the direction of a supervisor as required by these rules. Such services shall be provided in accordance with the scope of nursing practice laws and associated rules, and the client's service plan.
Nursing services shall include the following:- Regularly assess the nursing needs of the client
- Participate in the establishment and implementation of the client's service plan
- Provide nursing services as needed and in accordance with the client's service plan
- Report problems and progress of client to supervisory personnel or the client's personal physician
Personal Care Tasks
If a provider provides personal care tasks, such tasks, at a minimum, shall be performed by a qualified PCA under the direction of a supervisor as required by these rules, and in accordance with the client's service plan. In addition to following the service plan, a PCA must report on the personal care needs of the client, on changes in the client's condition, and on any observed problems that affect the client.
Licensed nurses are also authorized to perform personal care tasks.
Companion or Sitter Tasks
If a provider provides companion or sitter tasks, such tasks, at a minimum, shall be performed by a qualified companion or sitter under the direction of a qualified supervisor as required by these rules, and in accordance with the client's service plan. In addition to following the service plan, a companion or sitter must report on the needs of the client, on changes in the client's condition, and on any observed problems that affect the client.
Supervision of Services
Services shall be supervised by qualified staff of the provider. Each staff member providing services to a client shall be evaluated in writing by his or her supervisor, at least annually, either through direct observation or demonstration, on the job tasks the staff member is required to perform.