Position Summary:

The Caregiver provides direct personal care and related services to clients at their place of residence.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

The following is a representation of the major duties and responsibilities of this position.

1. Assists with activities of daily living such as bathing, hair care, skin care, oral care etc.
2. Assists clients with transfers such as in and out of bed, assists with ambulation.
3. Assists with prescribed exercises as taught by appropriate health personnel.
4. Assists with the preparation of meals, including therapeutic diets and assists clients with eating.
5. Assists clients with toileting, going to the bathroom or in using commodes, bedpans or urinals.
6. Assists clients with medications that are self-administered by the client.
7. Performs other activities taught by a health professional for a specific patient. These may include such services as taking vital signs, and non-sterile bowel and bladder hygiene care.
8. Monitors client activities, food intake. Reports changes in the client’s condition and needs to the Respite Care Manager.
9. Completes progress records and time keeping log regarding services performed.
10. Performs all assigned personal care services.
11. Performs simple household procedures essential to maintenance of proper health care at home, such as disposal of infectious secretions, cleaning of soiled linen, proper disposal of food, light housekeeping.
12. Accompanies client as needed to medical appointments, IADL activities etc.
13. Complies with HIPAA regulations, maintains and conserves confidentiality of client and agency information at all times.
14. Utilizes client equipment and supplies safely, efficiently and effectively.
15. Conforms to all agency policies and procedures.
16. Performs other duties that may be assigned.

Qualifications:

1. Current CPR and Basic First Aid.
2. Current and satisfactory report on pre-employment physical examination including TB Screening Test or chest X-ray as required by Agency policies and procedures. Must be free from signs of infection and illness.
3. Must demonstrate competency in performing personal care services prior to providing patient care.
4. Able to walk, bend, stoop, and lift objects appropriate for job performance. Must be able to perform all job responsibilities.
5. Must be able to communicate effectively, read, write legibly, spell correctly, perform basic mathematics, understand and carry out service plans.