Qualified Professional
Personal Care Assistants in Twin Cities and Metro Areas, Minnesota
JOB DESCRIPTION
Home Healthcare Agency
The qualified professional develops the care plan, using the assessment as a foundation. The QP trains, evaluates and oversees the individual personal care assistants. Only certain professionals can be QPs. QPs must pass a background study and complete training before enrolling as a Minnesota Health Care Programs provider.
Qualified professional (QP): A professional providing training, supervision and evaluation of personal care assistance services and staff. A QP must be one of the following:
- Registered nurse as defined in Minn. Stat. §148.171 to 148.285
- Licensed social worker as defined in Minn. Stat. §148E.010and Minn. Stat. §148E.055
- Mental health professional as defined in Minn. Stat. §245.462, subd.18, or Minn. Stat. §245.4871, subd. 27
- Qualified developmental disabilities specialist Minn. Stat. §245D.081, Subd 2(b).
A QP must meet the following requirements: - Above definition of QP
- Clear a criminal background study before providing services
- Work for a PCA provider agency
- Complete required training within six months of hire
A QP must complete required training within six months of hire. The QP must repeat the required qualified professional training when switching PCA provider agencies more than 3 years after completing required training.
QPs employed by a Medicare-certified home health agency that is also a PCA provider agency are exempted from the training requirement.
QP services may only be delivered within the qualified professional’s professional scope of practice. The QP must be a registered nurse when the PCA is completing health-related tasks for the person or when the person is dependent on a ventilator.
The PCA provider agency is responsible to verify, document and assure continued maintenance of the requirements of the QPs who work for the agency.
Job Type: Part-time Flexible
Salary: $35-$50 per visit pending/varies
Job Location: Twin Cities and Metro Areas
Required education: Bachelor’s
Required experience: Qualified Professional: 1 year
Required license or certification: RN/LCSW/MHP/QDDS