A PCA worker may assist the person with the following ADLs:

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• Dressing – Including application of clothing and special appliances or wraps

• Grooming – Including basic hair care, oral care, shaving, basic nail care, applying cosmetics and deodorant, care of eyeglasses and hearing aids

• Bathing – Including basic personal hygiene and skin care

• Eating – Including completing the process of eating, including hand washing and application of orthotics required for eating, transfers and feeding

• Transfers – Including assistance to transfer the person from one seating or reclining area to another

• Mobility – Including assistance with ambulation, including use of a wheel chair; not including providing transportation

• Positioning – Including assistance with positioning or turning a person for necessary care and comfort

• Toileting – Including helping person with bowel or bladder elimination and care. This includes transfers, mobility, positioning, feminine hygiene, use of toileting equipment or supplies, cleansing the perineal area, inspection of the skin and adjusting clothing.