PHC Attendant

Summary

The PHC Attendant can be a full or part time employee.

Responsibilities

1. Attendant must have the ability to comply with state mandated electronic visit verification system (LAN LINE or TOKEN).
2. Attendant must report any changes in condition or problems with client to their immediate supervisor within 24-hours of awareness of occurrence.
3. Report any emergency/life-endangering situations to 9-1-1 and then notify office immediately, the office will notify clients caregiver/family, physician or any other health care professional involved in the care. Incident Report must be completed
4. Attendant must complete all duties listed in the individualized service plan for every client.
5. Knowledgeable of the clients individualized care plan and assisting clients in the activities of daily living.
   1. Tasks may include:
      1. Hygiene: bathing, shaving, brushing teeth, brushing/combing hair, washing hands/face, applying makeup and nonprescription lotion, dressing, changing diapers, assisting on/off bed pan, assisting with feminine hygiene, assisting with clothing during toileting, and preparing toileting supplies and equipment.
      2. TRANSPORT/TRANSFER: transferring client from one position to another on the bed or chair, assisting with putting on/moving leg braces and prosthesis, assisting wheelchair, walking and exercising.
      3. CLEANING: cleaning living area, cleaning stove, cleaning counter, cleaning refrigerator, dusting, carrying out trash, washing and drying clients clothes, changing bed linens and making bed.
      4. FOOD/FEED: cooking and washing clients dishes, feeding, preparing grocery or household item shopping list, putting away food, reminding client to take their medications.
      5. ERRANDS: going to store to buy and pick up grocery items or medications, accompanying client to the doctor/clinic.
6. Attendant is responsible for maintaining a safe, neat and clean environment for the client.
7. Attendant must demonstrate the ability to lift, transfer and transport client from bed, chair etc. Utilize appropriate transfer device.
8. Following the HIPAA Rules and Regulations must maintain client confidentiality and follow the company following proper procedure for lifting and moving the client
9. Attendant must perform all job duties in accordance with the safety and infection control procedures, including hand washing, use of disposable gloves where indicated and proper disposal of items.
10. Perform any other duties as assigned. The Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any with with or without notice.

Education, Experience & Job Requirements

• Minimum of eighteen (18) years of age or older.
• Must have reliable means of transportation to ensure timely arrival to client's home according to visit schedules.  Must submit proof of drivers license and current auto insurance if means of transportation is an automobile.
• Multi-tasker, have pleasant bedside manners, and knowledge of infection control.
• Must be reliable, punctual, neat and organized, willing to perform tasks as outlined in plan of care for each client.

Candidates for this position must be eligible for employment as verified by the Department of Homeland Security (INS-E-verify), The Federal and State Department of Health and Human Services Office of Inspector General (OIG) and Employee Misconduct Registry; those individuals on the OIG/EMR/NAR Exclusion Lists will not be considered for hire. Once hired, periodic checks will be made for eligibility of continued employment.

This position requires at least the following minimum requirements:

• High school diploma or equivelant preferred but not required.
• Spanish Bilingual preferred
• Prefer 1-2 years of personal care experience.
• Skillful in organization of work and in principles of time management.
• Ability to contribute to the quality of care being rendered through constructive communication with primary care clients.
• Good communication skills and ability to establish good rapport with clients.
• Demonstrated ability to work with patients and employees.  Demonstrated ability to work in a proactively diverse and inclusive organization.
• Must practice a high level of confidentiality and be able to effectively respond to questions from clients. Must be able to work with others to resolve issues and maintain composure in an environment of changing priorities. 
• Must have knowledge of all company policies and procedures. Must be able to work on a timetable, follow instructions, responds to management direction and solicits feedback to improve performance. Should have excellent character references and solid work background. Must be able to read, write and speak English.  Spanish is preferred.
• Must have knowledge and proficiency of office computer equipment and software.

Physical Requirements & Working Conditions

The physical demands, work environment factors and mental functions described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.