Benefits:
Supportive Work Environment
Professional Development Opportunities
Flexible Scheduling
Sick leave
Overtime available
Inclusive Culture
Paid Mileage
Biweekly Pay
Paid Coffee breaks
401(k) matching
Bonus based on performance
Company parties
Competitive salary
Dental insurance
Employee discounts
Flexible schedule
Free uniforms
Health insurance
Opportunity for advancement
Paid time off
Parental leave
Signing bonus
Training & development
Vision insurance
DEFINITION
The individual in this position provides personal care services to clients in the home setting.
LINE OF AUTHORITY
Reports directly to and works under the direction of the registered nurse or therapist.
QUALIFICATIONS
High School diploma or equivalent preferred.
Successful completion of training
Adequate health status to perform described duties.
Ability to safely handle body fluids and hazardous waste products.
Must have the ability to effectively communicate with clients and staff.
Must meet personnel qualifications.
RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:
Provides direct and indirect personal care to the client in the home setting
Utilizes safety measures in the provision of care.
Maintains effective communication with supervisor regarding client’s condition.
Participates in In-service training (12 hours) annually.
Follows written assignments to deliver client services developed by an appropriate health care professional.
Documents and submits accurate accounts of services provided.
Observe the client for changes in condition and behavior and report to the supervisor.
Maintains confidentiality of all client, agency, and employee matters.
Adheres to all Agency policies.
Recognize emergencies and demonstrate knowledge of emergency procedures.
Demonstrates knowledge regarding basic infection control procedures.
Attains quarterly goals as established in the annual performance evaluation.
Submits required documentation in a timely manner.
Adheres to the role of the Home Care Aide in the home setting as defined in state regulation.
The home care aide or CNA shall not change sterile dressings, irrigate body cavities such as giving an enema, irrigate a colostomy or wound, perform gastric irrigation or enteral feeding, catheterize a client, administer medication, apply heat by any method, care for a tracheotomy tube, nor provide any personal health service which has not been included in the plan of care.
HOME CARE AIDE
PHYSICAL AND MENTAL LIMITATIONS STATEMENT
You are not required to disclose information about physical or mental limitations that you believe will not interfere with your ability to do the job. However, you should disclose any physical or mental impairment for which special arrangements or accommodations are needed to enable you to perform the essential functions of the job. Your description of any impairment and suggestions for reasonable accommodations will be considered in providing reasonable accommodations. The duties and responsibilities herein describe the general nature and level of work required. They are not intended to be construed as a complete list of all duties, responsibilities, and skills required to meet the requirements for this position.