The primary purpose of this position is to perform and oversee client personal care or to assist clients in performing personal care, including meal/cooking/housekeeping services, as designated in client Care Plan. This role is PRN- as needed, or on call.

Specific Duties and Responsibilities

Policies and Procedures

• Maintain confidentiality of clients, client family members, coworkers, and Immanuel Living
• Understand and support the philosophy, policies, and standards of Immanuel Living and the Immanuel at Home Department
• Maintain quality of client care, including compliance with client Care Plan
• Maintains appropriate boundaries with HomeCare clients, and does not perform duties outside of the designated Care Plan or scheduled time frame for assignment.

Position Duties

• Accurately and safely perform client care, in accordance with clients’ Care Plan, client Flow Sheets, and Director (or designee’s) instructions
• Follow Client Care Plans and give input for changes in writing
• Perform other duties as assigned

Documentation and Communication

• Accurately record client care and tasks in SmartCare
• Practice appropriate phone etiquette
• Communicate with supervisor and participate in training and/or meetings that help facilitate departmental communication process
• Attend and participate in in-service educational classes, on-the-job training programs, etc., as scheduled or required. Attend staff and departmental meetings, as directed
• Communicate with others in a considerate manner

Other Duties and Responsibilities

• Function effectively as a team member
• Maintain understanding, patience, and tact in dealing with clients, client families, and coworkers, and be cooperative
• Maintain good working relationships with other staff
• Respect clients’ personal items
• Ensure maintenance of a safe living and working environment for clients and staff
• Work independently and maintain good problem-solving skills
• Maintain regular work attendance and follow established work schedule. At times, hours and days of the week must be flexible to meet scheduling requirements.