HCA 105 ROLE OF HCA, ASSIGNED
TASKS, DOT'S EXAM QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS
Rights of Delegation - Circumstances - Answer-1. Need of client
2. Purpose task
3. Equipment/supplies
4. Know how to use
Rights of Delegation - Person - Answer-1. Training
2. Safety to perform
3. Concerns of worker—addressed
Rights of Delegation - direction/communication - Answer-1. Clear direction—how to do
2. Observations to look for
3. Reporting needed
4. Directions—legal-ethical
5. Employer policies
Rights of Delegation - Supervision - Answer-1. Supports available —answer questions
2. Conditions change (what might change?)
3. Evaluation
The tasks performed by HCAs fall into two general areas: - Answer-1. Assignable Tasks
2. Delegable Tasks (or delegation of a professional task)
Assignable Tasks - Answer-tasks that are within the HCA's role description and training
as defined by the employer/ supervisor. not considered to be client specific and 1. not
considered to be client specific and
2. do not require ongoing professional (e.g. nursing) judgement or monitoring.
How will you know what your assigned tasks and responsibilities are? - Answer-1. Part
of the Job Description
2. Received education/training
3. Part of client care/service plan
HCA - Assigned Duties - Answer-1. Activities of Daily Living (ADLs)
2. Instrumental Activities of Daily Living (IADLs)
3. Social and recreational activities
4. Household management
5. Ht., Wt., Vital signs (V/S)
TASKS, DOT'S EXAM QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS
Rights of Delegation - Circumstances - Answer-1. Need of client
2. Purpose task
3. Equipment/supplies
4. Know how to use
Rights of Delegation - Person - Answer-1. Training
2. Safety to perform
3. Concerns of worker—addressed
Rights of Delegation - direction/communication - Answer-1. Clear direction—how to do
2. Observations to look for
3. Reporting needed
4. Directions—legal-ethical
5. Employer policies
Rights of Delegation - Supervision - Answer-1. Supports available —answer questions
2. Conditions change (what might change?)
3. Evaluation
The tasks performed by HCAs fall into two general areas: - Answer-1. Assignable Tasks
2. Delegable Tasks (or delegation of a professional task)
Assignable Tasks - Answer-tasks that are within the HCA's role description and training
as defined by the employer/ supervisor. not considered to be client specific and 1. not
considered to be client specific and
2. do not require ongoing professional (e.g. nursing) judgement or monitoring.
How will you know what your assigned tasks and responsibilities are? - Answer-1. Part
of the Job Description
2. Received education/training
3. Part of client care/service plan
HCA - Assigned Duties - Answer-1. Activities of Daily Living (ADLs)
2. Instrumental Activities of Daily Living (IADLs)
3. Social and recreational activities
4. Household management
5. Ht., Wt., Vital signs (V/S)
