Job Description
Job DescriptionSalary: $16 per hour
The In-Home Caregiver is a member of the Respite care team who works under the supervision of a Project Manager and performs various personal care servicesas necessary to meet the patients needs. The In-Home Caregiver is responsible for observingpatients, reporting these observations and documenting observations and care performed. The In-Home Caregiver will be assigned by a Project Manager in a manner that promotes quality, continuity and safety of a patients care.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS/RESPONSIBILITIES
Responsibilities of the home health aide include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Providing hands-on personal care including:
- Baths with hair washing
- Back rubs
- Oral hygiene
- Changing bed linen.
- Assisting patients with dressing and undressing.
- Skin care to prevent breakdown.
- Assisting the patient with toileting activities.
- Keeping patients living area clean and orderly, as appropriate.
- Planning and preparing nutritious meals.
- Assisting in feeding the patient, if necessary.
- Reporting any changes in condition of patient/client promptly to the Project Manager.
- Assisting in ambulation and exercise according to the plan of care.
- Performing range of motion and other simple procedures as an extensional therapy service as ordered (with appropriate completed/demonstrated skills competency).
- Performing simple procedures as an extension of nursing services as ordered (with appropriate completed/demonstrated skills competency).
- Assisting patient in the self-administration of medication.
- Doing patients laundry, as appropriate.
- Meeting safety needs of patients and using equipment safely and properly (foot stools, side rails, etc.).
- Reporting on patients condition and significant changes to the assigned nurse.
- Adhering to the Organization's documentation and care procedures and standards of personal and professional conduct.
The above statements are only meant to be a representative summary of the major duties andresponsibilities performed by incumbents of this job. The incumbents may be requested toperform job related tasks other than those stated in this description.
POSITION QUALIFICATIONS
- Meets the training requirements and successfully completed:
- A training and competency evaluation program that meets agency policy.
- A competency evaluation that meets the requirements of agency policy.
- At least 18 years of age.
- Ability to read and follow written instructions and document care given.
- Self-directing with the ability to work with little direct supervision.
- Empathy for the needs of the ill, injured, frail and the impaired.
- Possess and maintains current CPR certification.
- Demonstrates tact, patience and good personal hygiene.
- Licensed driver with automobile that is insured in accordance with Organization requirements and is in good working order.
JOB LIMITATIONS
The In-Home Caregiver will not function in any manner viewed as the skilled professional according to the state's Nurse Practice Act. Specifically, the In-Home Caregiver will not administer medications, take physician's orders or perform procedures requiring the training,knowledge and skill of a CNA/HHA/Nurse, such as sterile techniques.
JOB TYPES: Part-time Full-time
PAY: $16 per hour
WORK LOCATION: In Person