What are the responsibilities and job description for the Home Care Aide position at Serene Home Care?
Job Description: Home Care Aide
Scope of Responsibilities/Supervisory Controls:
The Home Care Aide is directly accountable to the Clinical Director or appropriate designee.
He/she is to receive close and regular supervision on all assignments. The Home Care Aide is
expected to carry out routine assignments independently within the Agency’s program and
procedures and within his/her scope of responsibility.
Required Responsibilities
A. Provide personal care to clients in their place of residence.
Render care to client such as: bathing, dressing, oral hygiene, care of hair and nails, changing linens
Provide light housekeeping (i.e. laundry, folding clothing etc.)
Provide a clean, healthy and safe environment
Promote a harmonious, pleasant, attractive and safe environment
Encourage and assist clients in activities of daily living
Promote principles of good nutrition including; planning and preparation of meals, observing dietary instructions
Observe noticeable changes in client’s condition and notify the Nursing Department immediately
Observe and report changed family or environmental factors
Accompany client to appointments, on errands and shopping as appropriate
B. Document client care as required by the Agency and other third party payors.
C. Complete and submit all required forms on a weekly basis manner.
D. Participate as appropriate in in-service and education programs of the Agency.
Education and Experience
Minimum of a high school Diploma/GED
At least one year of practical experience in a hospital, nursing home, home care program or hospice.
CPR Certification
Valid state driver’s license
Proof of Insurance
Physical Demands
The employee may be required to lift a person (male/female) weighing approximately 120 pounds or more. The
employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, reach with arms and hands, balance, and to
stoop and kneel. The employee may be required to demonstrate safe transfers, turning and positioning of adults.
Work Environment
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to travel to patients’ homes, assisted living communities, nursing care facilities, and other sites. The employee may be in close contact with individuals
who have infectious diseases.
This job description is intended to convey information essential to understanding the scope of the
job and the general nature and level of work performed by job holders within this job. This job
description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of qualifications, skills, efforts, duties,
responsibilities or working conditions associated with the position.
I have reviewed, understand and agree to the job description and will perform the required
responsibilities outlined above to the best of my ability.
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $16.00 - $18.00 per hour
Schedule:
- 10 hour shift
- 12 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Holidays
- Monday to Friday
- Night shift
- On call
- Weekends as needed
Work Location: On the road
Salary : $16 - $18