Job Summary:

The Home Care Aide helps clients remain as independent as possible by aiding in the client’s home environment.

Essential Job Functions:

• Records client information by making entries in the client care record (electronically); notifying agency nursing supervisor of changing or unusual conditions.
• Helps client remain as independent as possible by aiding in their home environment.
• Helps identify areas that can increase client independence in their home.
• Helps client remain active and involved in the Salemtowne Community as client is able/or desires.
• Facilitates communication between client and their families by use of technology.
• Maintains a safe, secure, and healthy client environment by following nursing standards and procedures; changing linens, dusting, vacuuming; maintaining kitchen and bathroom facilities, handling personal laundry; and maintaining security.
• Provides nutritious meals by following prescribed dietary requirements and nutrition standards, preparing, cooking, and serving meals and snacks.
• Supports the organization's mission, vision, and values by becoming familiar and acting in accordance with company policies and procedures.
• Promotes exceptional customer service by participation in Salemtowne Shines & fulfilling the commitments & values of the program.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Excellent interpersonal and interdisciplinary relationships.
• High level of initiative and creative problem-solving ability.
• Stellar customer service oriented.

• Ability to model and ensure others are providing medical treatment in a manner that honors elders’ preferences and individuality.

• Ability to be nimble to do any tasks needed, including those that may seem menial or unpleasant.
• Proficient in recognizing early signs of changing conditions and uses all available and appropriate resources to resolve needs.
• Practices and models person-centered approach.

• Demonstrates tact and empathy.
• Presents a professional appearance and demeanor.

Education and Experience:

• High school diploma or GED.
• Active CPR certification.

Physical Requirements:

• Capable of standing and walking short distances for extended periods of time.
• Ability to lift, carry, push and/or pull objects more than 50 pounds.
• Stoop and bend at the knees, twisting from side to side at the waist.
• Reach above, below, and at shoulder level.

Work Environment:

Works in a controlled, secure, location. Possible work hazards include bloodborne pathogens, moving parts, muscular pains, and strong offensive odors.

All requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities.

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the associate occupying this position. Associates will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform other job-related duties requested by their supervisor.

Requirements are representative of minimum levels of knowledge, skills and/or abilities. To perform this job successfully, the incumbent will possess the abilities or aptitudes to perform each duty proficiently.

This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an at-will employment relationship.