..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
• Is trained in first aid

Will assist clients with the following activities:

1. Housekeeping
2. Eating and meal preparation
3. Arranging for transportation to and from appointments
4. Administering emergency first aid
5. Providing or arranging for social interaction
6. Providing transportation
7. 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
• 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
• Hearing, eyesight and physical dexterity must be sufficient to perform a physical assessment of the client's condition and to perform client services
• Must be able to communicate clearly, both verbally and in writing; understand and carry out directions and instructions, record messages and keep simple records

Qualifications

• 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.