Homecare Attendant

Offering $2,000 sign-on bonus!

Flexible hours!

Up to 40 hours per week*

• Hours will increase as needed

POSITION

PCA/Home Care Attendant

RESPONSIBLE TO

Director of Missouri Slope at Home

PRIMARY JOB FUNCTION

The primary purpose of this position is to provide individual services for clients and their homes. These services may include but are not limited to, personal cares, companionship, transportation, preventative and routine home maintenance, housekeeping, meal delivery, safety checks and any other services the program provides for aging adults in their homes.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES

Possess excellent verbal, writing, and organization skills and able to effectively work and communicate with a wide range of individuals from all socio-economic groups, including geriatric persons, people with special needs, and those in need of memory care support

Able to work with minimal supervision and effectively manage workflow. Ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action. Able to perform all personal care duties, as well as light housekeeping, simple cooking, basic home maintenance. Able to communicate through the use of technology.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Service Providing

Provide all contracted service for clients. These include but are not limited to; health and wellness checks, monthly home maintenance, transportation, companionship and other elected services such as personal care, housekeeping, emergency response services, and meals.

• Monthly Home Safety/Maintenance Tasks

Provide predetermined maintenance in a timely and cost-effective manner. Ensures that the client has the appropriate supplies and equipment as needed. Responsible for completing the monthly task outlined within client’s individual service contract.

• Safety calls/checks

Ensure each client is contacted at their predetermined time. Identify any “out of the ordinary” indicators, that all is well or not. Respond appropriately in the event something is off.

• Companion Services

Provide socialization to clients who live alone on a predetermined schedule.

• Meals

Prepare meals within the client home or prepared meals from Missouri Slope.

OTHER JOB FUNCTIONS

• Personal Care:

Provide personal care/activities of daily living (ADL’s) for clients who elect this Service, (including dressing, bathing assistance, Compression stocking application, shaving…

• Housekeeping/Homemaker Service:

Provide housekeeping home maker service (housework, laundry, garbage removal, vacuuming, dusting… etc.) for clients who elect this service. Ensures that the client has the appropriate products available to properly clean.

• Transportation:

Transport client either in personal vehicle or agency vehicle, for non-medical tasks such as shopping or errands.

• Personal Emergency Response System:

If ERS is available, ensure system is in working order and client has the pendant/watch on their person prior to leaving each shift.

• Documentation

Complete all documentation necessary for client services, shift check-in/check-out, training and any other required paper required by Missouri Slope at Home utilizing Aanie/smart care app or hard copy forms

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

PCA will frequently be required to, stand and use all motor function to tend to Client needs. This includes the ability to reach, stoop, kneel, bend, squat, crouch, or crawl, and speak the English language. The PCA will be required to perform physical work, including lifting up to 25 pounds regularly and up to 50 pounds occasionally, the ability for standing for periods of time, climb a ladder, is comfortable with short heights, pushing, pulling, lifting, walking, and bending. Must be comfortable driving a client in personal or company owned vehicle.

WORK CONDITIONS

The PCA will execute duties in home settings (of contracted client). Works will take place indoors, but on occasion outdoors. Must be able to travel to client’s homes, and sometimes accompany/drive clients outside the home.

The PCA will work very near clients, often hands on or within inches of clients, which requires PPE, masks, protective or other safety attire, such as gloves. There will be some exposure to some hazardous materials including blood borne pathogens or household chemicals which requires knowledge of basic chemical safety/infection prevention. Work could involve exposure to plants, animals, dust, and other allergens within the environment.

COMPUTER SKILLS

Proficient with email, able to maintain required records on data base and utilize training software.

• This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive and the employee will also perform other reasonable related duties as assigned by the immediate supervisor and other management as required. Missouri Slope also reserves the right to revise or change job duties as the need arises. This job description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment.

• Applicant must be 18 years of age or older.
• Must have at minimum a high school diploma or GED.
• Experience providing direct care assistance to older adults.
• Must be able to meet competency standards for QSP criteria in North Dakota (training provided by Missouri Slope).
• Must possess an active, valid driver’s license and auto Insurance.
• Incumbents of this position may be eligible to participate in a CNA class to become certified through Missouri Slope (this is a voluntary opportunity and is not a requirement of the position).

MISSOURI SLOPE BENEFITS INCLUDE (varies by hours):

• Health, dental, and vision insurance coverage
• Flexible spending account (FSA)
• Health savings account (HSA)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• 403(b) retirement plan with employer matching contribution
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Holiday pay
• Shift differential
• CNA certification reimbursement

To apply, submit a Missouri Slope employment application at the front office or apply online at www.missourislope.com

Application Deadline: Open until filled

Missouri Slope follows CMS requirements and requires its employees to obtain and provide confirmation of all the necessary vaccinations and screenings by the start of employment, subject to requests for accommodation as applicable and as permitted by law.

Missouri Slope is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, and all qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.