Care Provider (In-home care)

The Personal Care Provider delivers compassionate, person-centered services to individuals in their homes and communities who require assistance due to age, illness, disability, or other challenges.
Services may include personal care, activities of daily living (ADLs), light housekeeping, meal preparation, transportation, companionship, and respite care.

The Provider ensures all services are delivered in a respectful, safe, and professional manner consistent with Agency policies, client care plans, and industry standards.

Responsibilities/Activities:

Home Support

• Maintain a clean, safe home environment by performing light housekeeping tasks such as making beds, dusting, vacuuming, washing floors, cleaning bathrooms and kitchens, and doing laundry.
• Assist with meal planning and preparation, following special diet plans as directed by a physician or outlined in the care plan.

• Complete essential shopping or errands as assigned, following Agency policy and Supervisor direction.

Companionship and Respite

• Provide companionship and emotional support through conversation, social engagement, and activities that promote mental stimulation and well-being.

• Offer respite services for family caregivers in alignment with the client’s care plan.

Client Safety and Observation

• Promote client safety by supervising the home environment and reporting unsafe conditions or changes in client status to the Supervisor promptly.

• Document daily activities, observations, and service hours accurately and on time.

Communication and Collaboration

• Participate as a member of the Care Team, contributing input and feedback to improve client care and program quality.
• Communicate effectively and respectfully with clients, families, supervisors, and co-workers.

• Attend orientation, in-service training, and staff meetings as required.

Administrative Duties

• Follow written care plans and Agency procedures.
• Maintain accurate records and documentation.
• Monitor supplies and resources used in the provision of care.

• Perform other duties as assigned by the Supervisor.

• Personal care and home management principles and techniques.
• Standards for providing high-quality, person-centered care and maintaining client satisfaction.
• English language proficiency (written and verbal).
• Basic knowledge of emergency procedures.
• General clerical skills including recordkeeping and documentation.

• Competently assist clients with ADLs.
• Recognize and respond appropriately to client needs and emotional cues.
• Establish and maintain positive, professional relationships.
• Communicate clearly and effectively both orally and in writing.
• Follow written and verbal instructions accurately.
• Solve problems, use sound judgment, and adapt to changing needs.
• Observe, assess, and report changes in client condition or environment.
• Work independently and as part of a team.
• Demonstrate reliability, professionalism, and empathy.

• Perform physically demanding activities such as lifting, bending, and assisting clients safely.

• Good overall physical and mental health.
• Ability to stand, walk, reach, stoop, kneel, and use hands and fingers effectively.
• Capacity to lift, transfer, or assist clients safely.
• Mental stability and emotional resilience to handle stress and challenging situations.
• Ability to drive and travel between client locations as needed.

• Home Care Aide (HCA) or Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification preferred.
  Training and certification may be available through the Agency
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.
• Proof of current vehicle insurance.
• CPR and First Aid certification preferred.

• Minimum one (1) year of caregiving or related experience preferred.
• On-the-job training provided for new or expanded responsibilities.