Ascove Home Health is seeking an Companion/Sitter/Homemaker to join our patient care team.

We invite you to be a part of an innovative healthcare company located in Raleigh, North Carolina.

Here at Ascove Home Health we recognize that our people are our most valuable asset. We honor their importance by our recognition that all employees be treated with respect and integrity at all times.

We take pride in our motto “Exceptional People. Exceptional Care” as a means to attain our mission.

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES

*Follows the service plan to help the client to maintain good personal hygiene and maintain a healthful, safe environment, is to perform ONLY those functions specified for each individual client

*Receives written instructions from the supervisor

*Has knowledge of Agency policies and procedures

*Is trained in first aid

*Is oriented and trained in all aspects of services to be provided to clients

*If able to demonstrate competency in all areas of training for personal services

*Assists and instructs persons at home because of illness, incapacity or absence of a caretaker relative in managing and maintaining a household, dressing, feeding and incidental household tasks

Will assist clients with the following activities:

• Housekeeping
• Eating and meal preparation
• Arranging for transportation to and from appointments
• Administering emergency first aid
• Providing or arranging for social interaction
• Providing transportation
• Shopping
• Assisting with paying bills

Reports any change in the client's mental or physical condition or in the home situation to his/her immediate supervisor or Agency Manager

JOB CONDITIONS

The ability to drive and the ability to access clients’ homes which may not be routinely wheelchair accessible are required

Hearing, eyesight and physical dexterity must be sufficient to perform a physical assessment of the client's condition and to perform client services

On occasion, may be required to bend, stoop, reach and move client weight up to 250 pounds; lift and/or carry up to 30 pounds

Must be able to communicate clearly, both verbally and in writing; understand and carry out directions and instructions, record messages and keep simple records

EQUIPMENT OPERATION

Hand washing materials

COMPANY INFORMATION

Has access to all client medical records which may be discussed with the supervisor

QUALIFICATIONS

Completion of at least the ninth grade. Preferably a high school diploma or equivalent.

Must be in good physical health; free from health problems that may be injurious to client, self and co-workers.

Must comprehend the basics of personal services, housekeeping and meal preparation.

Must understand and respect client’s including ethics and confidentiality of care and have a sympathetic attitude toward providing services for clients at home whom have medical problems.

Must have maturity, emotional and mental stability and experience in personal services or homemaking.