Precious Adult Care, Inc.
Home Health Care Services
CALL (803) 635-3755
Precious Adult Care will provide PCA I & II level services:
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Services designed to restore, maintain, and promote the health status of Medicaid home and community based waiver participants.
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Description of Services
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We provide and coordinate total home health services.
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Unit of Service will be by one hour provided to/for participant in the participant’s place of residence.
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Services may be provided in other locations when the participant’s record documents the need and when there is prior approval by a physician.
Serving Fairfield and Richland Counties
The services we offer include….
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Federal & state certification to provide Medicare & Medicaid services.
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Before hiring staff, verify references, legal records and test applicants on job knowledge and skills.
Registered nurse(s) (RN) who meet the following requirements:
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Currently licensed by the S.C. State Bd. Of Nursing or by a state that participates in the nursing compact.
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At least one (1) years experience as a registered nurse or licensed practical nurse in public health, hospital, or long term care nursing.
Aides who meet the following minimum qualifications:
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Able to use the Care Call IVR systems
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Have passed competency testing or competency training & evaluation program performed by an RN or LPN. Competency will contain all elements of the PCII services, to included appropriate record keeping & ethics and interpersonal relationships.
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Fully ambulatory & capable of aiding in the activities of daily living.
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Capable of following a care plan with minimal supervision.
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Be at least 18 yrs. of age and have a valid driver’s license.
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Description of Services
Under no circumstances will any type of skilled medical service be performed by an Aide except as allowed by the Nurse Practice Act and prior approved by a licensed physician.
Support for activities of daily living
¨ Eating
¨ Bathing
¨ Personal grooming including dressing
¨ Personal hygiene
¨ Provides necessary skin care
¨ Meal planning and preparation
¨ Assisting participant’s in and out of bed
¨ Reposition participants as necessary
¨ Assisting with ambulation
¨ Toileting and maintaining continence
Home Support
¨ Cleaning
¨ Laundry
¨ Shopping
¨ Home Safety
¨ Errands
¨ Monitoring of participants condition
¨ Monitoring temperature
¨ Checking pulse rates
¨ Observation of respiratory rates
¨ Observation of blood pressure
Strength and balance training
Monitoring Medications
¨ Informing participant that it is time to take medication as prescribed by his/her physician. The aide is not responsible for giving medicine.
Escort Services
¨ Transportation may be provided when necessary & included in the participants Service Plan/Authorization. The provision of transportation is optional.