Homecare Services (27881)

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Health Staffing

& Home Care Services

Job Description

Personal Care Aide Needed in the Tarboro Area Hiring Immediately

Education

High School diploma preferred.

Must have the ability to read and write.

Experience / Qualifications

At least 6 months of caregiving experience required.

Experience must be able to be validated through references.

Must be 18 years of age or older.

All

Personal Care Aides

are accountable to the Home Care Manager of Action Health Staffing

in regard to

rendering client care, or to the employing facility / company in which you are placed.

Personal Care Aides

are accountable to Action Health Service Manager

in regard to

staffing issues.

Job Duties / Responsibilities

Must follow client

's aide plan task provided on app and or in the home

Must complete daily

task via EVV and or by completing an electronic copy of time sheet.

Encourage clients with self-help.

Ability to provide basic personal care such as :

bathing, grooming, ambulating, meal preparation (attention being given to special diet needs), assisting with feeding, oral hygiene,

assist with limited and standby transfers

, and ability to utilize certain special equipment

i.e.

walkers, wheelchairs, and other personal care task designated on the plan of care.

Always utilize safety precautions, follow universal precautions, and follow infection control procedures.

Secondary tasks (for the client only) may

include, but

are not limited to washing clothes and bed linens, cleaning the client's living space, ironing, buying groceries and preparing meals.

Always maintain a clean and safe environment and notify

Action Health Staffing

of any potentially dangerous issues.

Contact

Action Health Staffing

regarding any unusual changes noted in the client's condition.

Always respect client's confidentiality / privacy and Patients' Bill of Rights.

Always provide quality care to clients.

Do not perform any task that is not noted in the client's care plan; do not practice beyond your scope of credentials.

Seek guidance from Actions Home Care Manger, or Actions designated staff member when unclear on any task.

Always be aware of your client's limitations.

Be aware of their whereabouts while still offering them privacy.

Only assist with

self-administration of medications – Never administer directly

Notify

Action Health Staffing

immediately if you suspect any abuse, neglect, unsafe living environments, or violation of patient privacy / confidentiality.

This job description does not constitute an employment contract. I have been fully versed

on

Action Health Staffing's policies and procedures.

I have read and understand this job description.

Employee Signature Date

AHS Representative

Date