Description : Job Summary

Job Summary

An individual who is competent to perform assigned functions of non-medical care to the client in their residence.

Qualifications

• Must have completed orientation, non-medical training program and competency.
• Have a sympathetic attitude toward the care of the sick and elderly.
• Ability to carry out directions, read and write.
• Maturity and ability to deal effectively with the demands of the job.

Responsibilities

• Provide companionship to client.
• Prepare and serve meals and / or snacks.
• Provide grooming and dressing guidance.
• Provide light housekeeping.
• Provide laundry and linen service to include washing, ironing and folding clothes.
• Provide shopping service to client to include grocery and clothes shopping.
• Provide incidental transportation for client which includes visits to doctor appointments,friends, family members, or stores.
• Provide assistance and planning of client's recreational activities and events.
• May remind client of medications.
• Record and report changes in the client's physical condition, behavior or appearance to supervisor or Case Coordinator.
• Document services delivered in accordance with FirstLight Home Care policies and Procedures.

Working Environment :

Works both indoors in the Agency office and in the field with clients and referral sources.

Job Relationships :

• Supervised by : Care Coordinator
Risk Exposure :
• High risk
• High risk

Lifting Requirements

Ability to perform the following tasks if necessary :

• Ability to participate in physical activity.
• Heavy lifting.
• Ability to do extensive bending, lifting and standing on a regular basis.

Requirements :

Level 2 Background Check

Last updated : 2024-04-23