What are the responsibilities and job description for the Home Attendant position at SALDIVAR PRIMARY HOME CARE?
Please contact the Alice office @361-664-2110. Client is a Male and needs assistance with Assist with medications, bathing, cleaning, dressing, grooming, shaving or oral care, laundry, meal preparation, routine hair/skin care, shopping, toileting, transfer and walking. 7 days a week for a total of 30 hours
SALDIVAR PRIMARY HOME CARE
JOB DESCRIPTION
JOB TITLE: Attendant / Provider/Preferably Female
RESPONSIBLE TO: Supervisor
MAIN OBJECTIVE: To ensure quality and safe delivery of provider services that reflects
the agency’s philosophy and standards of care to assigned clients.
ORGANIZATIONAL RANKING:
Supervised by: Supervisor
Supervises: N/A
CAREER LADDER:
Suggested Promotion From: Attendant / Provider
Suggested Promotion To:
MINIMAL QUALIFICATIONS:
· At least 18 years of age.
· Experience in provider services or related health care field is preferred.
· Demonstrates ability to read and write and carry out direction.
· Written and verbal communication skills are necessary.
· Visual/hearing ability sufficient to comprehend written and verbal communications.
· Ability to perform tasks involving physical activity, which may include heavy lifting, extensive, bending and standing, turning and/or transferring patients weighing up to 150 pounds.
· Must have own transportation and be able to travel within the area covered by the agency.
· Attendance requires 8:00 to 5:00 generally, Monday to Friday, depending on the number of visits scheduled.
· Must have a driver’s license and auto insurance in accordance to state regulations.
· Demonstrates tact, patience and good personal hygiene.
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PROHIBITED HIRING PRACTICE:
· Not the legal parent, foster parent or spouse of the parent of the Personal Assistance Services (PCS) client, (40 TAC Rule 47.23)
· Not the spouse of the client (40 TAC Rule 47.23; 6121.3)
· Not be designated by a DADS case manager on DADS authorization for community care services form as "Do not hire." (40 TAC Rule 47.23)
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: From $12.00 per hour
Expected hours: No more than 24 per week
Experience:
- Caregiving: 1 year (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $12