What are the responsibilities and job description for the Home Care Team Member position at KNOX AREA RESCUE MINISTRIES?
Our KARM Home Care Center is a safe, respectful environment based in Biblical hospitality for both our guests and our staff. Our team provides healthcare and recuperation support for both male and female KARM guests. We strive to offer an environment of hope, growth, and commitment to support our guests’ continued physical, mental, and spiritual recovery. We have a dynamic team that is growing with an inspiring “can-do” approach to patient care.
Who you are:
- This position reports to KARM’s HomeCare Manager.
- One year of relevant healthcare experience preferred.
- A basic understanding of trauma, mental illness and substance abuse.
- Ability to show compassion, set appropriate boundaries, and exercise mature judgment.
- Ability to identify, respond, and defuse crisis situations.
- Obtain CPR and Basic First Aid training within 2 weeks of hire.
- Good organizational and administrative skills including accurate documentation.
- Ability to receive and give directions.
- High degree of flexibility.
- A working knowledge of community resources.
- Basic understanding of boundary setting and protection of patient medical information.
- Current driver’s license
What you’ll do (just the basics):
- Patient care and assessments.
- Advocate for our guests and coordinate their needs.
- Treat guests and coworkers with overwhelming Biblical hospitality and respect.
- Provide spiritual comfort through listening, prayer, and guidance for guests as opportunities are presented.
- Administrative tasks and responsibilities.
- Ensure the safety and security of the Home Care environment for guests, employees, and volunteers.
- Maintain high standards of hygiene and cleanliness.
- Represent KARM appropriately to guests, volunteers, donors, and partner agencies.
- Ability to work interdependently with other KARM teams and community partners.
Education/Experience:
- One year of relevant healthcare experience preferred.
- High degree of flexibility.
- Current driver’s license
Working Conditions:
- KARM’s ministry campus facility with restricted access in the KARM Home Care Center.
- Healthcare in a home-like setting.
- Walking, standing, sitting, bending, and minimal lifting are required.
- Exposure to infectious diseases requiring understanding of universal precautions.
- Exposure to stressful patient situations requiring compassion and discernment.
- Attendance at meetings and occasional special events as requested by the Director, which may be outside of the normal work schedule.
Salary : $16 - $18