What are the responsibilities and job description for the Personal Care Specialist-Polaris position at United Church Homes?
Community Name:
Polaris CommunityThe Personal Care Specialist supports the needs of patients by providing aide according to the patient's plan of care, while working under the direction of the assigned supervisor.Essential Functions Statement(s)
- Provide care based on patient's plan of care or service plan.
- Provide or assist with personal care, including but not limited to bathing, dressing, oral hygiene, hair care, meal preparation, feeding, transfers and exercises based on the plan of care or service plan. Private duty includes pet care, housekeeping, errands, shopping and other client assistance services.
- Maintain comfortable clean environment by adjusting lighting, room temperature, changing bed linens and light housekeeping as needed, paying close attention to safety factors and accident prevention in the client home. (Client home refers to a residence within Independent Living (IL) building or a private home in the general community).
- Participate as a member of the interdisciplinary team and communicate changes in mental or physical status or other updates to appropriate individuals.
- Follow individualized plan of care, documenting comprehensive observations, and interventions in the EMR and communicate as necessary with the appropriate individual.
- Participate in continuous quality improvement activities.
- Precept and train new staff, supporting professional relationships, as required.
- Adhere to standard precautions and transmission-based infection control procedures, utilizing appropriate Personal Protective equipment.
- Follow all UCH policies and procedures as well as all applicable regulatory guidelines.
- Participate and comply with all deadlines for education requirements, employee health screenings, and attendance at meetings.
- Assist with scheduling private duty and non-skilled staff with clients in EMR
- Answer and make phone calls to clients related to personal care and non-skilled services
- Assist with office tasks such as documentation management, service log reviews, managing supplies etc.
- Assist with marketing private duty to prospective clients
- Complete private duty intakes with prospective clients
- Assist with covering call-offs when needed
- Perform all other duties as assigned.
SKILLS & ABILITIES
Education / Certification / Licensure:
High School Graduate or General Education Development (GED): Preferred
State Tested Nursing Assistant with the State of Ohio or the
successful completion of the Certified Home Health Aid classes and certification exam: Preferred
CPR Certification: Preferred
Experience:
One (1) year previous experience preferred.
Computer Skills:
Must be able to proficiently use a computer, the Internet and basic office equipment; Familiarity with Microsoft Office Software.
Other Requirements:
Must have a valid driver's license. Must be able to effectively perform essential duties while supporting UCH's mission, vision and values, in a professional and ethical manner. Must be able to adhere to all terms and conditions set forth in the United Church Homes Employee Handbook.
We're an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.
