What are the responsibilities and job description for the Caregiver needed in the Lexington area 4 hour shifts position at Coleman Care?
Coleman Care -
The In-Home Aide will be providing personal care and related services in the home.
He / she provides direct services as outlined in a plan of care for each individual needing help in order to live in his / her own home, and to work closely with the other home care team members.
Responsibilities / Activities :
- Provides those services listed on the Plan of Care developed by the licensed professional which may include, but not be limited to, complete bed bath and totally dependent transfers.
- Organizes tasks in a safe and efficient manner with indirect supervision.
- Reports changes observed in the patient’s mental or physical condition to his / her immediate supervisor by phone or in person.
- Assists clients with personal health care tasks as assigned, including bathing, dressing, shaving, shampooing, care of mouth, skin and nails.
- Assists with exercise prescribed and supervised by appropriate professionals.
- Assists with safe ambulation / transportation.
- Positions patient and assists with transfer activities – in and out of bed, chair to walker, etc. as directed by supervising professional.
- Assists patients with toileting when necessary – bedpan, commode or bathroom.
- Understands / recognizes : the importance of nutritious meals and assist with feeding when necessary, the importance of following a special diet when prescribed, and encourages the client to follow the diet plan closely. Performs light meal preparations as directed by professional.
- Takes temperature, pulse, respirations, BP when requested.
- Assists with other procedures, i.e., non-sterile dressing changes, diabetic urine, and specimen collection as instructed by RN.
- Arranges diversional activities when appropriate encouraging patient’s mental alertness.
- Performs other duties as assigned by the supervisor.
- Participates in case conferences of patients and their families being served.
- Completes required records for documentation :
Charting on narrative sheet day of the visit.
MACHINES / EQUIPMENT / TOOLS :
Must reliable transportation for work; use of telephone, and appliances in the home.
QUALIFICATIONS :
PHYSICAL AND SENSORY REQUIREMENTS (With or Without the Aide of Mechanical Devices) :
REPORTING RESPONSIBILITIES :
Supervised directly by the Agency Supervisor and Home Care Nurse. Indirect supervision by the Agency Director.
I have read and understand the job description and agree to fulfill the position’s responsibilities.
