Home Care - In Home Aide

Penick Village Inc. Continuing Care Life Plan community is seeking compassionate and dedicated Home Care In Home Aide to join our Home Care Department. Companions and Aides are integral to meeting the mind, body and spiritual needs of our Seniors who receive care in their own home, and also in our Assisted Living and Skilled Nursing levels of care.

In Home Aides provide basic housekeeping and care for residents who are sick and during recovery. Care includes cleaning planning and accompanying residents to activities and social events that promote the health of their clients by adhering to medication, diet, and exercise plans.

Job Duties and Responsibilities :

Responsible for client care monitoring and communication with appropriate team members and supervisor(s). Responsible for following agency policy regarding procedures or duties that an aide may perform.

Follows the plan of care specifying the level of assistance required by the aide for each ADL task.

Help with prescribed exercises the client and aides have been taught by a health care practitioner

Assist client with self-administration of medications that are ordered by a health care practitioner or other person authorized by state law to prescribe.

Perform / assist with ADLs.

Record and report changes in the client's condition.

Accepts client assignments and displays flexibility with schedule.

Follow the client's plan of care.

Performs and or provides care / tasks specific to client needs following the client Plan of Care. Demonstrates safe aide skills and

Report to the RN Supervisor if you are unable to perform a skill or competence.

Notifies RN Supervisor immediately as needed with any client problems or change in

Educational Requirements and Qualifications

High school graduate or GED.

Must demonstrate proof of competency to the Home Care RN by return demonstration of assigned tasks.

Good standing on the North Carolina Personal Registry.

Valid NC driver license, a safe personal vehicle in good working order and adequate automobile insurance if you are providing transportation.

If this role aligns with your skills, qualifications and core values, take the next step and apply to be considered for an opportunity to join our team.