In-Home Care Attendent

Job Details

Job Location
:
Waynesboro, TN 38485
Education Level
:
High School
Salary Range
: $12.41 - $12.91 Hourly
Job Category
:
General Labor

The employee works under the supervision of the Program Coordinator. Supportive services provided by qualified paraprofessionals employed as In-Home Care Attendants, supervised by professional staff, directed to providing protective supervision to adults; teaching homemaker skills; provision of household management; essential shopping; household tasks; provision of personal care; and/or provision of temporary care to help the adult return to or remain in his/her own home.

Graduation from a standard High School, GED or equivalent in experience. Two (2) to Five(5) years’ experience in social services field preferred, especially working with elderly or disabled individuals. C.N.A desirable. Must have a pleasing personality and ability to get along with people. Must possess a valid Tennessee Driver's License and Automobile Liability Insurance.

• Ability to communicate with persons of any economic level regardless of race, color, creed, religion or national origin.
• Ability to establish and maintain an effective working relationship with the general public and other employees.
• Ability to address the special needs of the elderly and disabled to effectively communicate and serve the population.
• Ability to speak and communicate well.
• Ability to understand and follow oral and written instruction.
• Ability to establish and maintain adequate records and methods for reporting of program data.
• Ability to travel within area as required.
• Knowledge of business English and Arithmetic.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit; stand; stoop; bend; walk; talk; hear; use hands to grip; reach with hands and arms; required to stand or walk on uneven surfaces; climb stairs and lift up to 60lbs daily. Work around wet surfaces.