Caregiver

QUALIFICATIONS :

• Must have at least one year of experience with in home care, private-duty home care setting, community, or have at lease one year of verifiable work experience in an unrelated field and if in an employed state where necessary, have successfully completed a Home Health Aide Training course.
• Demonstrate an ability to effectively communicate in English, and / or the predominate language of the population being serviced and must be able to read and write.
• Pass the Spring Hills Home Care Services Competency Evaluation
• Demonstrates competency in performing all tasks
• Pass a criminal background
• Meet all medical requirements
• Have reliable transportation and method of communication
• Is punctual, dependable and demonstrates sound judgement

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES :

• Follows the established Plan of Care.
• Assists with activities of daily living means the functions or tasks for self-care which are performed either independently or with supervision.

Activities of daily living include mobility, transferring, walking, grooming, bathing, dressing, undressing, eating, and toileting, per the Plan of Care.

• Assists with Independent Activities of daily living which may include light housekeeping, shopping, laundry and meal preparation, per the Plan of Care.
• Accompany clients to appointments (transportation is client’s responsibility unless driving waiver is signed and per the Plan of Care)
• Provides assistance with self-administered, pre drawn and medication reminders, per Plan of Care
• Understands and maintains infection control and safety measures
• Reports any and all changes in the client’s condition to the Care Manager or BOM
• Completes the Activity Records and accurately documents the care provided
• Performs all activities as directed by the Care Manager or BOM
• Has a positive relationship with clients and families
• Has positive client satisfactions
• Meets all deadlines for health screening requirements
• Respect client’s rights and ensure confidentiality
• The PCA / HHA / Home Care Aide job performance is evaluated 90 days into employment and yearly by Care Manager or BOM using input from clients, coordinators and personal
• This job description is used as a guide each PCA / HHA / Home Care Aide is responsible for complying with all SHHCS’s policies

EXPOSURE RISK : May come in contact with blood or blood-borne pathogens.

We are an equal opportunity employer and we are committed to a work environment that promotes diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Last updated : 2024-11-07