Location- Southwest Philly

Hours-24 hours

Nurse-2 hours 3 times a day 7 days a week 7-9 12-2 4-6

Duties: on oxygen, insulin, bed bound, Hoyer lift, electric hospital bed, wheelchair and lift, incontinent

A. BASIC PURPOSE

Provides personal care and related assigned services to home care consumers in their place of residence, nursing homes and inpatient units in accordance with an established care plan and under supervision of the Administrator. Observes the consumer, reports observations and documents observations and care provided. Provides timely documentation of services based on consumer’s care plan.

B. PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

Performs or assists consumer with personal care activities as prescribed in the plan of care,including but not limited to hygiene, mobility and elimination. If unable to perform a certain task, reports to the Administrator immediately.

Provides and maintains safe environment for consumer. Uses equipment safely and properly (footstools, side rails, Oxygen, etc.).

Practices universal precautions in all contacts with consumers.

Performs or assists consumer/family with home maintenance activities as prescribed in the care plan, including, but not limited to, light housekeeping and meal preparation.

Monitors adequate fluid and nutrition intake, temperature, pulse, respiration, skin and basic elements of body functioning and changes in body functioning, and records/reports appropriately.

Practices safe transfer, ambulation, normal range of motion and positioning techniques.

Identifies need for intervention by other members of the home care team on an ongoing basis and reports to Administrator.

Respects the autonomy and right to confidentiality of all consumers and families.

Documents care provided and response of consumer/family. Submits documentation in a timely manner.

Performs within the limits of preparation and experience.

Consistently meets or exceeds Effraim Home Care Agency’s established service standards.

Uses supplies and equipment effectively and efficiently.

Completes all required agency inservices each year.

Maintains regular attendance.

Adheres to Effraim Home Care Agency’s Code of Conduct.

Interacts with all staff in a positive fashion supporting Effraim Home Care Agency’s mission and vision.

Complies with Effraim Home Care Agency’s general orientation and to agency policies and procedures including confidentiality and HIPAA guidelines.