Position Description: A Care Provider is a non-licensed member of the home care team who assists the client with the tasks of daily living as outlined in a written care plan that is established by the registered nurse and is kept in the client's home. Care Providers is supervised by the registered nurse and receive scheduling direction from the administrator or office coordinator.

Qualifications:

1. A Care provider must have a minimum of two years of personal care experience which is verifiable through three work references and must complete this agency’s employment and competency process.

2. Must be at least 21 years of age or older.

3. A Care provider must have training as a Home Health Aide and complete a competency evaluation.

4. Must be physically able to perform the duties of the position, including lifting unspecified weights, depending on assignment requirements. Bending and stooping to prepare equipment for client or managing client environment. Transferring, turning and positioning clients and assisting to ambulate.

5. Must exhibit mature responsible behavior and understand the need for client confidentiality.

6. Must be able to read, write and speak English.

7. Must be able to follow direction and accurately report to the Administrator any changes in client's condition.

8. Must have available reliable transportation to and from assignments. May be approved to transport client or run errands in vehicle.

9. Must maintain current credentials, including CPR, First Aide, TB Test, Physical, Fingerprint Clearance Card, In-services.

10. Must be fully vaccinated.

Duties: The duties of a Care provider may include but are not limited to the following:

1. Recording pertinent information pertaining to the client’s care.

2. Reminding clients to take medication at the appropriate time.

3. Planning and preparing meals according to specific dietary requirements of the client, and if necessary, feeding the client.

4. Assisting the client with therapy exercises under the direction of a Registered Therapist.

5. Assisting or performing personal care including hair care, oral hygiene, bathing, grooming, and dressing.

6. Assisting with ambulation with or without mechanical aids.

7. Assisting with routine bodily functions: Example, toileting.

8. Maintaining a safe, clean and healthy environment through light housekeeping, disinfecting the home, including changing bed linens, dusting and vacuuming, cleaning kitchen and bathroom, and laundry.

9. Providing companionship and stimulation for the client including reading, walks, etc.; and accompanying the client to doctors or other appointments.

10. Grocery shopping or other errands when needed.

11. Performing other housekeeping tasks as indicated in the care plan.

12. Observing and reporting changes in client's condition to this agency's Administrator.

13. Accurately preparing daily records and submitting them to the office by date due.

14. Participating in in-service education programs.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: Up to $18.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• 12 hour shift
• Day shift
• Night shift
• On call
• Weekend availability

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus pay

COVID-19 considerations:
All care providers are required to wear scrubs tops/bottoms, mask, face shield. Agency provides face shields, mask, gowns, foot protectors and hair nets.

Work Location: One location

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