What are the responsibilities and job description for the Caregiver needed position at Visiting Angels of Harford & Cecil Counties?
We are looking to add to our Visiting Angels Team!
PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES :
- Understand and adhere to information and precautions contained in individual client’s Care Plan.
- Assist the client with personal care activities including : bathing, skin care, back rub, hair care, nail care, dressing and undressing, feeding, oral hygiene, shaving, grooming and bedtime care.
- Assist the client to the bathroom or in use of urinal or bedpan. Keep incontinent clients clean and dry.
- Assist the client with client's self-administration of medications.
- Assist the client with personal communication skills, as needed.
- Prepare appropriate documentation of the client care or service(s) furnished.
- Report all client and employee incidents / accidents to supervisor immediately.
- Assist the client with supervising exercise, ambulation and transfer activities. Be aware of proper body mechanics.
- Ensure maintenance of a clean, safe, comfortable and healthy environment for the client.
- Observe safety precautions, including : wiping up wet floors, spills and other falling hazards immediately. Also, report safety hazards, frayed electrical cords, unsecured handrails, malfunctioning smoke and carbon monoxide detectors / alarms, defective equipment or environmental hazards to supervisor on the same day of observation.
- Engage in respectful social interaction with client, including friendly conversation and empathic support, as well as, respecting client’s privacy and property.
- Exhibit positive attitude and behavior and demonstrate respect for employees and clients and maintain absolute confidentiality of all information pertaining to clients, clients' families and employees.
- Respond and attend to client’s requests promptly.
- Maintain proper hand washing techniques.
- Participate in required in-service training programs to meet regulatory requirements.
- Understand the importance of seeking assistance, as needed, from your supervisor and / or others; demonstrate capability and dependability in following instructions.
- Understand that regular, consistent attendance is necessary to serve clients.
- Accept and fulfill assignments with the Agency; exercise judgment in accepting assignments.
- Perform related duties and responsibilities as deemed appropriate by the management team.
SPECIFIC JOB KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND PERSONAL ABILITIES REQIRED :
- Must be eighteen (18) years of age.
- Demonstrate sympathetic attitude toward caring for others.
- Previous experience in private duty home care preferred.
- Ability to listen and communicate clearly, fluently and diplomatically orally and in writing.
- Ability to remain flexible, resilient, calm and maintain a sense of humor; and present a well-groomed professional image.
- Ability to generate goodwill for the organization and its management among staff, clients, and referral sources. Demonstrate a strong commitment to client service excellence.
- Possess and maintain good physical and mental health, including current TB testing.
- U.S. Citizen or evidence of valid Alien Work Permit.
PHYSICAL / ENVIRONMENTAL DEMANDS :
See ADA Requirements
Job Benefits :
- $250 Signing Bonus for Active MBON CNA / GNA (Conditions Apply, Just Ask Us!)
- Weekly Paychecks
- Paid Vacation Time (PTO)
- Paid Client Case Introductions
- Paid Training in Office and At Home
- Emergency Shift Pay
- Free PPE
- Travel Time and Mileage
- Access to Pay before Pay Day
- Awards and Accolades
- Caregiver Development Program (CDP)
- Overtime and Holiday Pay
- Oncall Opportunities
- Birthdays and Anniversaries
- Paid Volunteer Time
- 401k
- Angel Coins Program
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Last updated : 2024-11-19