Home Health Aide

Private Duty/Home Care Aide - CAH

Nonexempt

We are united in our mission to offer seniors an elevated way of life, where comfort, connection, and joy thrive.

Private Duty/ Home Care Aide who will, with a flexible schedule position, provide clients with assistance and companionship while recognizing clients’ individual needs and encourages independence.

• Supports the mission, vision, and goals of the organization, upholding and promoting company culture and vision
• Non-medical hands on care; including dressing, bathing, grooming, personal care and assistance with transfers.
• Provides one on one companionship to client.
• May assist clients with medication as defined in medication procedure.
• Performs general housekeeping duties, following cleaning schedules for client laundry, bedrooms, dining area, living space, bathrooms, kitchen, etc.
• Assists with pet care as needed.
• Provides transportation to doctor's appointments and other errands.
• Attends and participates in required training.
• Communicates effectively with the clients, families, and collaborative team. Notifies manager of any changes in client condition/status.
• Provides personal care to clients per their individualized plan of care.

This job description represents an overview of the responsibilities for the above referenced position. It is not intended to represent a comprehensive list of responsibilities. An associate should perform all duties as assigned by his/ her supervisor.

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) preferred, in compliance with state regulations; and one to three months of healthcare / homecare experience preferred.
• Reliable transportation. Must have a valid state identification card. Valid driver’s license is preferred.
• Makes standard and routine decisions based on detailed guidelines with little independent judgment.
• Problems are generally solved with clear, detailed guidelines or by reporting them to a supervisor.
• Has a basic level of a skill and can follow written or verbal instructions.
• Has basic technical skills to complete a few repetitive and well-defined duties.
• Has basic knowledge of the organization in order to answer basic questions.
• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.
• Ability to write simple correspondence.
• Ability to communicate effectively in English with residents, family members and other associates of the company.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written or oral form.
• Uses good judgment in emergency situations, and seeks assistance when needed.

The following physical demands are representative of those that must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of this position:

• Walk/Stand – must be able to continuously walk and stand.
• Environment Condition – must be able to perform work both inside and outside.
• Sit – sit infrequently.
• Lift - constantly 0-10 pounds, frequently 11 – 50 pounds, occasionally 51 – 100 pounds.
• Carry - constantly 0-10 pounds, frequently 11 – 50 pounds.
• Push - constantly 0-10 pounds, frequently 11 – 50 pounds.
• Climb – must be able to climb stairs on a frequent basis, with the opportunity to utilize the elevator as an alternate resource if available.
• Bend – must be able to bend at the waist, knees, hips, and spine on a frequent basis; may require frequently manipulating weights of 25 pounds or more.
• Squat – must be able to squat on a frequent basis to reach below the knee, may require lifting of 50 pounds or less.
• Twist or rotate – must be able to twist or rotate occasionally at the trunk, hips, knees, and neck, manipulating weights of 25 pounds or more.
• Reach– must be…