Home Care Aide -PT Springfield, Ohio

Position Summary

General Summary/Responsibilities:

The Independent Care Services Home Care Aide is a paraprofessional member of the health care team who provides physical and mental support for the patient, performs light housekeeping and meal preparation and provides companionship and incidental personal care.

Dimensions

Assigned to cases by Scheduling Supervisor/Manager.

Scope/Span of Control: N/A

Supervisory Responsibilities (if Applicable)

Supervises FTEs: No

Number of FTEs Supervised: N/A

Exercises full management authority including performance reviews, discipline, termination and personnel hiring No

Fiscal Responsibilities (if Applicable)

Annual Revenue in Dollars: N/A

Annual Expense in Dollars: N/A

Financial Accountability: N/A

Population Served

Age of Population Served - Choose all that apply

☐ Infant (birth – less than 1 year)

☐ Pediatric/Adolescent (1 – less than 18 years)

☒ Adult (18 – 64 years)

☒ Geriatric (65 years & older)

☐ All Age Groups (Birth & Above)

☐ Not Applicable

Working Conditions

• General office environment.
• Climate controlled environment.
• May work some evenings and weekend hours to complete projects or meet the needs of the department.
• May be required to work overtime as defined by the needs of the department.
  
  

Organizational Standards

• Performs basic daily duties to manage the patient’s household, i.e. personal needs, housekeeping, shopping, meal planning and preparation, laundry, errands, etc. Maintains a neat and orderly patient environment.
• Assists with incidental personal care as needed.
• Provides companionship by reading, talking, listening and interacting with patients and/or caregivers. Utilizes appropriate communication skills with the patient, the patient’s family and all agency personnel.
• May take patient shopping, on short trips or on walks as necessary.
• Follows all agency policies regarding infection control and employee safety.
• Completes accurate records and carries out all assignments as requested. Is responsible for maintaining minimum weekend on-call, holiday or other requirements established by the department.
• Demonstrates respect for patient property and maintains patient confidentiality.
• Recognizes emergencies and demonstrates knowledge of emergency procedures.
• Demonstrates reliability and is able to arrive on time to patient assignments, dressed and groomed in a professional manner.
• Understands safety and infection control.
  
  

Job Limitations

• May not receive orders from a physician.
• May not administer medications or pre-fill insulin syringes.
• May not perform any sterile procedures or perform any intravenous procedures, enteral feeding or give enemas.
• May not perform procedures requiring the knowledge, training and skill of a licensed nurse, as defined by the supervisor/organization.
• Is not authorized to perform non-patient related housework without prior authorization from supervisor.
  
  

Essential Duties & Functions

Interacts with the patient’s family, other disciplines, and administrative personnel. Travels within agency service area.

Other Duties & Functions

As assigned

Qualifications

Education

Minimum Level of Education Required: High School completion / GED

Additional Requirements

• Type of degree: N/A
• Area of study or major: N/A
• Preferred educational qualifications: Home Care Aide Certificate
• Position specific testing requirement: N/A
  
  

Licensure/Certification/Registration

N/A

Experience

Minimum Level of Experience Required: No prior job-related work experience

Prior job title or occupational experience: N/A

Prior specific functional responsibilities: N/A

Preferred experience: N/A

Other experience requirements: N/A

Knowledge/Skills

• Must be able to read, write, and follow written instructions and document care given.
• Must have completed a basic aide training program and possess a Certificate of Course Completion or have hospital, skilled nursing home, or home care experience.
• Must complete agency competencies.
• Must display good physical and emotional health and be capable of stooping and bending and lifting up to 50 lbs. Should demonstrate good personal hygiene.
• Must be self-directed with the ability to work with little direct supervision and have the maturity necessary for establishing and maintaining a good work relationship with the patient, the patient's family and all other office personnel.
• Must have a sincere interest in and sympathetic attitude toward caring for the sick and disabled at home.
• Must meet all agency personnel policies and have reliable transportation.
  
  

Physical Requirements

Physical Requirements & Working Conditions

Pulling

2 - Occasionally (11% - 40%)

Standing

3 - Frequently (41% - 75%)

Other sounds

1 - Rarely (0% - 10%)

Twisting

2 - Occasionally (11% - 40%)

Reaching

2 - Occasionally (11% - 40%)

Visual Acuity Near

3 - Frequently (41% - 75%)

Walking

3 - Frequently (41% - 75%)

Manual Dexterity

3 - Frequently (41% - 75%)

Visual Acuity Far

2 - Occasionally (11% - 40%)

Sitting

2 - Occasionally (11% - 40%)

Use both hands

3 - Frequently (41% - 75%)

Vision Color

2 - Occasionally (11% - 40%)

Pushing

2 - Occasionally (11% - 40%)

Talking

3 - Frequently (41% - 75%)

Concentrating

3 - Frequently (41% - 75%)

Climbing

2 - Occasionally (11% - 40%)

Lifting <10 pounds

2 - Occasionally (11% - 40%)

Interpersonal Skills

4 - Consistently (76% - 100%)

Stooping

2 - Occasionally (11% - 40%)

Lifting >10 pounds

2 - Occasionally (11% - 40%)

Reading

4 - Consistently (76% - 100%)

Kneeling

2 - Occasionally (11% - 40%)

Normal hearing both ears

3 - Frequently (41% - 75%)

Thinking

4 - Consistently (76% - 100%)