1. (1) A Personal Care Aide (PCA) shall be 18 years old.

2. (2) The licensee shall ensure that PCAs:

   1. (a) receive written instructions from the supervisor;
   2. (b) perform only the tasks and duties outlined in the service agreement;
   3. (c) know of home health agency policy and procedures;
   4. (d) receive first aid training;
   5. (e) receive orientation and training in aspects of care;
   6. (f) demonstrate competency in areas of training for personal care; and
   7. (g) receive a minimum of six hours in-service training per calendar year, prorated in the first year of employment.

3. (3) A PCA may assist clients with the following activities:

   1. (a) self-administration of medications by:

      1. (i) reminding the client to take medications; and
      2. (ii) opening containers for the client;
   2. (b) housekeeping;
   3. (c) personal grooming and dressing;
   4. (d) eating and meal preparation;
   5. (e) oral hygiene and denture care;
   6. (f) toileting and toilet hygiene;
   7. (g) arranging for medical and dental care including transportation to and from appointments;

   8. (h) taking and recording temperatures;

      1. (i) administering emergency first aid;
   9. (j) providing or arranging for social interaction; and
   10. (k) providing transportation.
4. (4) A PCA shall document observations and services in the individual client record.

KEY: health care facilities

Date of Last Change: July 6, 2023

Notice of Continuation: August 13, 2021

Authorizing, and Implemented or Interpreted Law: 26B-2-202