ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Transfer and ambulation

• Positioning and repositioning clients to prevent pressure sores/injuries

• Assisting clients with personal care, grooming, dressing, oral care, etc.

• Performing light housekeeping tasks

• Enhancing the safety and hygiene of the client and his/her environment

• Practicing infection control measures

• Planning and preparing meals according to nutritional needs.

• Shopping, bill paying, and running other errands as described in the service plan.

• Companionship and mental stimulation.

• Transporting the client to and from medical and social appointments.

• Documenting services provided.

• Reminding the client to take medicine and offering very minimal assistance.

• Observing and documenting any changes in the client.

• Looking out for and reporting abuse to the agency, the authorities, and other relevant

bodies as required by the licensing body.

• Complying with agency policies and procedures.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EDUCATION

• Must have a High School Diploma /GED

• Must have Certified Nurse Aide Certification from a recognized and approved

program.

• Must pass a Criminal Background Check and an Abuse Registry Check.

• One year full-time experience in caregiving/home care within 5 years, or one year full-

time experience of providing personal care in a hospital or nursing home.

• Work references.

• Ability to read, write, and understand English.

• Must be willing and ready to comply with all policies and procedures.

• Must demonstrate the ability to understand job demands and his/her scope of work.

• Must provide evidence of his/her competencies.

• Must be willing to undergo orientation training and at least 8 hours of on-job training

annually.

• Must be willing to attend meetings and take part in studies and surveys when called

upon to do so.

• Must be compassionate, patient, and caring enough to work in stressful environments

and to care for clients of all personalities.

• Must demonstrate the ability to handle stress professionally.

• Must have good organizational and communication skills

• Must be computer literate.

• Must practice good personal hygiene and be willing to dress as per the agency dress

code.

• Must have a full understanding of the rules and regulations pertaining to the industry.

• Must demonstrate an understanding of the physical, psychological, and developmental

needs of Maurina Homecare Agency clients.

• Must be willing and ready to respect Maurina Homecare Agency clients and their

property.

• Must have a clean driving history, a reliable vehicle with the compulsory insurance, or

must have a reliable source of public transport.

NB: Maurina Homecare Agency may be able to make special arrangements or

reservations for employees with disabilities to enable them to carry out their duties and

responsibilities more effectively.

Pay: $15.00 - $16.00 per hour

Physical setting:

• Outpatient

Standard shift:

• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Night shift
• Overnight shift

Supplemental schedule:

• Holidays
• On call
• Overtime

Weekly schedule:

• 3x12
• Every weekend
• Monday to Friday
• Rotating weekends
• Weekends as needed

Experience:

• Caregiving: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• CPR Certification (Required)

Work Location: On the road