Companion aide

The In-Home Aide will be providing personal care and related services in the home.

He / she provides direct services as outlined in a plan of care for each individual needing help in order to live in his / her own home, and to work closely with the other home care team members.

Responsibilities / Activities :

• Provides those services listed on the Plan of Care developed by the licensed professional which may include, but not be limited to, complete bed bath and totally dependent transfers.
• Organizes tasks in a safe and efficient manner with indirect supervision.
• Reports changes observed in the patient’s mental or physical condition to his / her immediate supervisor by phone or in person.
• Assists clients with personal health care tasks as assigned, including bathing, dressing, shaving, shampooing, care of mouth, skin and nails.
• Assists with exercise prescribed and supervised by appropriate professionals.
• Assists with safe ambulation / transportation.
• Positions patient and assists with transfer activities in and out of bed, chair to walker, etc. as directed by supervising professional.
• Assists patients with toileting when necessary bedpan, commode or bathroom.
• Understands / recognizes : the importance of nutritious meals and assist with feeding when necessary, the importance of following a special diet when prescribed, and encourages the client to follow the diet plan closely.

Performs light meal preparations as directed by professional.

• Takes temperature, pulse, respirations, BP when requested.
• Assists with other procedures, i.e., non-sterile dressing changes, diabetic urine, and specimen collection as instructed by RN.
• Arranges diversional activities when appropriate encouraging patient’s mental alertness.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the supervisor.
• Participates in case conferences of patients and their families being served.
• Completes required records for documentation :
• Charting on narrative sheet day of the visit.
• Timely and accurate submission of required documentation of hours worked.
• Participates in training sessions and continuing education as required by the agency to upgrade skills and acquire new ones.
• Assists in maintaining a healthful, safe environment.
• Encourages the patient to become as independent as possible according to the nursing care plan.
• Gives simple emotional and psychological support to the patient and other members of the household.
• Participates in QI activities.
• Complies with agency Infection Control policies.

MACHINES / EQUIPMENT / TOOLS :

Must reliable transportation for work; use of telephone, and appliances in the home.

QUALIFICATIONS :

• Must be 18 years of age.
• Understand and carry out simple directions and instructions.
• Character and former employer references.
• Compliance with state and federal employment health regulations.
• Attendance at Orientation.
• North Carolina valid driver license.
• Background check.
• Able to read, write, and complete simple math problems.

PHYSICAL AND SENSORY REQUIREMENTS (With or Without the Aide of Mechanical Devices) :

• Must be able to move intermittently throughout the workday.
• Must be able to speak and write the English language in an understandable manner.
• Must be able to cope with the mental and emotional stress of the position.
• Must possess sight / hearing senses or use prosthetics that will enable these senses to function adequately so that the requirements of the position can be fully met.
• Must function independently and have flexibility, personal integrity, and the ability to work effectively with the clients, personnel, and support agencies.
• Must be in good health and demonstrate emotional stability.
• Must be able to lift weights, etc., not in excess of fifty (50) pounds.
• Must not present a direct threat to the safety or health of the employee or others.

REPORTING RESPONSIBILITIES :

Supervised directly by the Agency Supervisor and Home Care Nurse. Indirect supervision by the Agency Director.

Last updated : 2024-05-24