Client Care
Provides personal hygiene and grooming care to clients
Performs routine housekeeping and home management duties
Plans and prepares meals for clients' nutritional needs
Performs laundry, shopping, and errands for client
Assists with routine therapy exercises
Transports and accompanies clients to scheduled appointments
Provides client socialization and companionship
Observation and maintenance of a safe home environment
Follows universal precautions
Provides round the clock care over an extended period of time to develop report and support the client's needs
Communication and Responsibilities
Reports changes in clients' condition to the supervisor
Exhibits effective interpersonal skills interacting with clients, family members and other staff
Completes and documents tasks in journal as assigned in the care plan
Consistently utilizes the scheduling software application for timekeeping, documenting and communication with office
Periodically reviews company email for policy updates and communication from supervisors
Follows all policies and procedures including minimum work requirement of 8 hours per month
Attends all mandatory in-services and scheduled office appointments
Additional requirements may include:
Acts as preceptor for newly hired employees
Participates in family meetings as requested
Performs other duties as assigned
Qualifications
Driver's license and car with auto insurance preferred
One year of personal care experience at an agency or facility
Two years of continuous work experience