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Job Descriptions

Description

• Provide service to individuals in their own homes and communities who need assistance caring for themselves as a result of old age, sickness, disability, and/or other conditions. Personal care may include assistance with activities of daily living, housekeeping, laundry, meal preparation, transportation, companionship, and respite care.
• Ensure services are delivered in a caring and respectful manner in accordance with Agency policies and industry standards.

Reporting Relationship

• Reports to Supervisor.

Responsibilities / Activities

Assist with activities of daily living and personal care, including:

• Bathing
• Shaving
• Ambulation
• Mouth Care
• Dressing
• Exercise
• Hair Care
• Feeding
• Toileting
• Nail Care
• Positioning
• Medication Reminding
• Skin Care
• Transferring
• Vital Signs and Blood Pressure Monitoring

• Ensure the client's safety and security by supervising the home environment.
• Teach and perform meal planning and preparation.
• Perform routine housekeeping duties, including:
  • Making and changing beds
  • Dusting
  • Vacuuming
  • Washing floors
  • Cleaning kitchens and bathrooms
  • Laundry
• Provide companionship through social interaction, conversation, emotional reassurance, and activities that stimulate the mind.
• Provide respite care for families according to care plans.
• Perform or assist with shopping and errands, including handling client funds when authorized.
• Assist clients in following physician-directed special diet plans.
• Escort clients to medical appointments, shopping, errands, and outings as outlined in the care plan.
• Assist clients with communication by writing, typing correspondence, or researching information.
• Participate as a member of the Care Team by providing suggestions and feedback.
• Ensure services comply with Agency policies, procedures, and standards.
• Monitor supplies and resources.
• Evaluate the program and recommend improvements when appropriate.
• Follow the written care plan.
• Carry out duties assigned by the Supervisor.
• Report unsafe conditions in the client's environment to the Supervisor.
• Report behavioral, physical, cognitive, or living arrangement changes to the Supervisor.
• Maintain accurate records of daily activities, observations, and service hours.
• Attend orientation, in-service training, and staff meetings.
• Develop and maintain positive working relationships with clients, families, and co-workers.
• Make decisions and solve problems effectively.
• Communicate regularly with Supervisors and co-workers.
• Observe, receive, and gather information from appropriate sources.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Knowledge

• Knowledge of personal care and home management skills.
• Knowledge of client care principles, quality standards, and client satisfaction.
• Knowledge of the English language.
• Knowledge of emergency first aid and CPR.
• Knowledge of clerical procedures, record keeping, and completing forms.

Required Skills / Abilities

• Ability to assist clients with activities of daily living.
• Ability to recognize and understand others' reactions.
• Ability to establish and maintain relationships.
• Ability to teach and guide others.
• Strong active listening skills.
• Ability to identify problems and determine effective solutions.
• Ability to evaluate strengths and weaknesses of possible solutions.
• Ability to monitor client condition and quality of care.
• Ability to understand written and verbal instructions.
• Ability to communicate clearly, both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to recognize when problems may occur.
• Ability to generate ideas and suggestions.
• Ability to perform physical activities using the whole body.
• Ability to safely move and assist clients.
• Ability to provide advice and consultation.
• Ability to observe and recognize changes in clients.
• Ability to maintain positive relationships with clients, families, and co-workers.

Physical and Mental Demands

• Maintain good physical and mental health.
• Ability to stand, walk, use hands and fingers, reach, stoop, kneel, crouch, talk, hear, and see.
• Ability to handle stress effectively.
• Physical and mental ability to operate a motor vehicle.

Qualifications / Education

• Certification in Personal Care, if applicable.
• Current driver's license.
• Proper vehicle insurance coverage.

Training / Experience

• Related experience may be required.
• On-the-job training will be provided for new activities.