Description

JOB SUMMARY:

A person who is specifically trained, competent and performs assigned functions of household chores, assistance in completing activities (shopping & appointments outside the home), companionship, assistance with personal care and activities of daily living to the patient in their residence under the direction, instruction and supervision of the a designated Supervisor.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Understands and adheres to established Agency policies and procedures.
• Maintains communication with the supervisor when conditions are unsafe or goals cannot be met.
• Maintains a safe environment while performing job assignment.
• Performs personal care and activities of daily living as spelled out in the service plan.
• Completes appropriate visit records in a timely manner as per Agency policy.
• Reports changes in the patient's condition and needs to the designated supervisor and/or Director of clinical Services.
• Assists with activities of daily living, personal care (as outlined in Chapter 26 of licensing) and any other assignments as included in the service plan.
• Provides companionship including, but not limited to, social interaction, and conversation.
• Reminds consumer to perform ordered exercise program.
• Assists with feeding only as long as consumer is able to independently chew.
• Assist with ambulation only if consumer has the ability to balance and bear weight.
• Assists with the emptying only of urinary collection devices.
• Assists with the emptying of ostomy bags.
• Assists with transfer only when the consumer has sufficient balance and strength to reliably stand and pivot and assist with the transfer.
• Provides accompaniment to medical appointments, banking errands and basic household errands. Cannot take consumer in their vehicle or ride with them in their vehicle.
• Assists consumer with medication reminding only when medications have been preselected. .
• Attends in-service and continuing education programs as scheduled and necessary.
• Attends patient care conferences as scheduled.
• Performs household services including cooking and meal preparation, cleaning and laundry essential to health care in the home as assigned.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT:

Works indoors in Agency office and patient homes and travels to/from patient homes.

JOB RELATIONSHIPS:

1. Supervised by: Designated supervisor (RN’s or other) or Director of Clinical

Services

RISK EXPOSURE:

High risk

Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must have completed agency training or have verified experience in the provision of home care tasks to consumers and passed a competency evaluation. 
• Have a sympathetic attitude toward the care of the sick and elderly.
• Ability to carry out directions, read and write.
• Maturity and ability to deal effectively with the demands of the job.

LIFTING REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to perform the following tasks if necessary:
• Ability to participate in physical activity.
• Ability to work for extended period of time while standing and being involved in physical activity.
• Heavy lifting up to 75 lbs.
• Ability to do extensive bending, lifting and standing on a regular basis.