CAREGIVER

HOME CARE AIDE JOB DESCRIPTION

Description

• Home Care Aide oversees services provided to individuals in their own homes and communities, who need assistance caring for themselves as a result of old age, sickness, disability and/or other inflictions. Home care may include assistance with the activities of daily living, housecleaning, laundry, meal preparation, transportation, companionship and respite,

• Home Care Supervisor/Team Leader/Care Leader ensures that employees deliver services in a caring and respectful manner, in accordance with relevant Agency policies and industry standards.

Reporting Relationship

• Reports to Operations/Branch Manager.

Responsibilities/Activities

• Ensure Agency policies and procedures and industry standards and regulations are followed.

• Assist with the coordination, evaluation and planning of home care services.

• Assist the Manager with administrative activities and optimal use of resources.

• Develop, implement and evaluate strategic plans, goals and objectives.

• Coordinate staffing activities.

• Coordinate scheduling activities.

• Supervise work activities of designated employees.

• Develop and instruct employees in the use of practices, procedures and equipment.

• Provide leadership to employees.

• Conduct in-home assessments.

• Liaise with community resources and other agencies.

Required Knowledge