What are the responsibilities and job description for the Per Diem Personal Care Homemaker/ Home Health Aide position at Hearth INC?
Our Mission:
Hearth is a non-profit organization dedicated to the elimination of homelessness among the elderly. This mission is accomplished through a unique blend of prevention, placement, and housing programs all designed to help elders find and succeed in homes of their own. To this end, all housing operated by Hearth provides a creative array of supportive services that assist residents to age with dignity, regardless of their special medical, mental health, or social needs. Hearth believes these goals are best accomplished through respect for elders and staff, with the desire to see both achieve their highest degree of potential.
Personal Care Homemaker/ Resident Care Attendant/Home Health Aide
The Resident Care Attendant plays a crucial role in the daily lives of residents at Ruggles Assisted Living site at Hearth, providing essential personal care and household services. This position requires close collaboration with an interdisciplinary team to ensure the well-being of residents/clients, fostering their independence and maintaining their dignity.
Major Functions:
- Assists with personal care services as per the residents' service plan.
- Performs household services to ensure a clean and comfortable living environment.
- Observes, records, and communicates significant resident information to the team.
- Encourages and supports resident independence.
- Maintains detailed records in daily personal care and communication logs.
- Aids in the coordination of regular evening meals and responds to emergencies, providing detailed reports as required.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Personal Care Services:
- Provides daily care in a dignified, safe, and competent manner.
- Assists with bathing, hair care, skin care, oral hygiene, dressing, and undressing as per the service plan.
- Supports meal preparation, feeding, toileting, and the use of assistive devices.
- Ensures adherence to infection control principles and medication cues.
- Reports health status changes to medical professionals and participates in educational activities.
Resident Interaction (Observing, Recording, and Reporting):
- Monitors and reports changes in physical, mental, or behavioral health.
- Documents care provided and interactions with residents, maintaining clear and accurate records.
- Supports resident engagement and involvement in program shaping.
Household Services:
- Manages meal planning, preparation, and household tasks as required by the service plan.
- Ensures cleanliness and orderliness through regular housekeeping duties.
Community Activities:
- Engages with residents to identify interest in activities.
- Collaborates in creating and implementing community activities to support resident growth.
Crisis Prevention/Interaction:
- Provides clear, compassionate communication and crisis intervention as necessary.
- Coordinates with the appropriate team for emergency responses and resident issues.
Other:
- Participates in staff meetings, training sessions, and assists with office tasks.
Shifts Available:
Various shifts available as per diem – 7am-3pm, 3pm-11pm, 11pm-7am and Weekends.
Education, Experience and Licensure:
- Experience working with elderly population with multiple health diagnoses. High School Diploma required.
- Certification of completion of 60-hour personal care homemaker training, including training of universal precautions and infection control, as required by Executive Office of Elder Affairs (EOEA).
- Must show proof of valid Certified Nursing Assistant certification (CNA) or HHA Home Health Aide certification or Personal Case Assistant (PCA) certification plus current CPR/First Aid certification.
- The Resident Care Attendant position requires a compassionate individual dedicated to the care and support of older residents. This role requires a combination of personal care skills, household management abilities, and the capacity to work collaboratively with a care team to ensure the highest quality of life for the residents. Ideal candidates will possess strong interpersonal skills, a commitment to respectful and dignified care, and the ability to respond effectively to resident needs and emergencies.
Pay: $19.00 per hour
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Evening shift
- Monday to Friday
- Night shift
- Overnight shift
- Weekends as needed
Work Location: In person
Salary : $19
