PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES AND ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS :

• Understand, perform, and adhere to the information and precautions contained in the clients’ Home Plan of Care.
• Assist the client with personal communication skills, as needed.
• Provide companionship and socialization.
• Assist with the client’s meal planning, purchase of food and meal preparation.
• Provide assistance with the client’s laundry and bed linens.
• Assist with transportation needs in accordance with the Plan of Care.
• Prepare and maintain records of client progress and performed services, reporting changes in client condition to manager or supervisor.
• Report all client and employee incidents / accidents to supervisor immediately.
• Conduct safety precautions including wiping wet floors and spills and removing potential hazards immediately. Report safety hazards such as frayed electrical cords, unsecured handrails, malfunctioning smoke and carbon monoxide detectors / alarms, defective equipment and / or environmental hazards to supervisor on the same day of observation.

Engage in respectful social interaction with client including friendly conversation and empathic support. At the same time, respect client privacy and property.

• Exhibit positive attitude and behavior; demonstrate client respect.
• Maintain absolute confidentiality of all information pertaining to clients, including clients' families.
• Promptly respond and attend to client requests.
• Communicate effectively with all team members.
• Maintain proper hand-washing techniques.
• Understand the importance of seeking assistance, as needed, from your supervisor and / or others; demonstrate capability and dependability in following instructions.
• Understand that regular, consistent attendance is necessary to serve clients.
• Accept and fulfill assignments with the agency; exercise judgment in accepting assignments.
• Perform related duties and responsibilities as deemed appropriate by the management team. DocuSign Envelope ID : E4FAEC5E-AD1A-4A56-AF9F-03BEB4E87406 01 / 08 / 2018 REQUIRED JOB KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS.
• Must be eighteen (18) years of age.
• Ability to report to multiple locations regularly and predictably on a daily basis.
• Demonstrate sympathetic and positive attitude when caring for others.
• Experience in cooking, cleaning, laundry, and shopping.
• Ability to listen and communicate clearly, fluently, and diplomatically both orally and in writing.
• Ability to remain flexible, resilient, calm and maintain a sense of humor in all situations.
• Present a well-groomed image that reflects the professionalism of the business.
• Possess and maintain current TB testing.
• Ability to lawfully work in the U.S. PHYSICAL / ENVIRONMENTAL DEMANDS : Combination of sitting, standing, bending, reaching, stretching, stooping, walking, climbing stairs and moving during working hours.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Must be able to see and hear or use prosthetics that enable these senses to function adequately to fully meet the position requirements.
• Must be able to maintain verbal and written communication with co-workers, leadership team, supervisors, clients, family members, vendors, and all business associates within or outside the Agency.
• Possess and maintain current TB testing.
• Successful completion and ongoing compliance with all licensing, certification, continuous education, background testing, drug and alcohol testing, OIG, and health assessments, as may be required under federal, state, or local law or per employer policy.

All of the above demands are subject to ADA requirements.

Last updated : 2024-03-29