Caregiver

Job Description

As a Caregiver for Outreach Health, you are responsible for helping clients that are disabled or elderly by assisting with daily tasks, basic health related tasks, and provide companionship. To ensure the client is properly cared for, you will understand and perform basic safety techniques.

The Caregiver is a positive leader and mentor, torchbearer for company values, and will represent Outreach Health with integrity in the community.

The Caregiver will be expected to adhere to Outreachs workplace values. Our purpose at Outreach is to care for others; therefore, empathy is at the core of everything we do. We treat others with compassion, love, and respect. All our communications are to be respectful and in a professional manner. We encourage ourselves and our team to be positive leaders, creating an environment of trust and a culture where everyone feels valued. We each take responsibly for our own personal development, striving to be teachable, humble, and lifelong learners.

We work tirelessly to earn and keep the trust of our clients, that includes bringing compassion, purpose, and value wherever we go. We strive to always do the right thing, even when no one is watching. We are good stewards of the resources and responsibilities entrusted to us, making every effort to accomplish more with less.

Essential Job Functions

Supports and promotes self-care and independence of the client(s); duties may include but are not limited to: bathing, dressing, grooming, feeding, toileting, cleaning, laundry, meal preparation, transfer/ambulation, escort, routine hair/skin care, exercise, shopping and assistance with self-administered medication, respite, protective supervision and/or habilitation services (with additional training).

Must complete tasks and/or activities during scheduled, authorized hours and reports by Electronic Visit Verification/Fixed Visit Verification (EVV/FVV) system when arriving and leaving the clients home each day worked (as directed by the Field Supervisor or CMPAS Assessor of Need)

Reports any significant changes in the clients circumstances to the Field Supervisor immediately, e.g. vacation, hospitalization

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Required Skills, Education, Certification, License, and/or Experience

Must have a High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent work experience. If the applicant is under the age of 18, the applicant must be a High School graduate or enrolled in a Vocational Educational Program

Must pass a criminal background screening

Must be able to follow verbal and written instructions

Must be flexible to service several different clients a day

Must be able to work with limited supervision and work on weekends and holidays

Must comply with HIPPA, applicable healthcare laws and statues (local, state, and/or federal)

Maintain a valid drivers license and own a legally registered vehicle that holds the minimum liability insurance coverage. (Required for caregivers that drive only)

In the Primary Home Care or Community Attendant Services Program, the caregiver cannot be the spouse of the client; Also, the caregiver cannot be a foster parent or a parent of a minor that receives state or federal funded services. However, in the CMPAS program, the Caregivers may be the parent, sibling, or spouse of the client.

Preferred Skills, Education, Certification, License, and/or Experience

Bilingual (English and Spanish)

Prior experience as a caregiver or similar role

CPR and First Aid certification (required for CLASS, MDCP, DBMD)

Working Conditions and Physical Requirements

Must be able to work in a work environment that involves intermittent body movements such as walking, standing, sitting, driving, bending, lifting up to 50 pounds, stooping, kneeling, climbing stairs, and reaching. Must have dexterity and strength in hands/limbs for reasonable accommodation to perform required tasks. The Nature of duties presents moderate exposure to infectious and chemical hazards or job-related accidental injury. Must be able to travel to perform field visits or travel between offices if necessary. Not all sites/locations will be handicapped accessible. (Driving may be a requirement depending on duties and responsibilities).

Compliance

The Caregiver is required to fully comply with applicable healthcare laws and statues (local, state, and federal) and Outreach Health policies and procedures. Must respect clients by recognizing their rights; maintaining confidentiality and work tirelessly to earn and keep their trust. Each team member is expected to perform all duties and demonstrate behaviors and attitudes consistent with Outreach Healths Mission Statement and Core Values.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties and responsibilities may change at any time with or without notice.

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Pay Range: $8.11-$9.25/hour