Job Summary:
The In Home Aide provides homemaking and personal care services essential in helping a client remain in their place of residence. The In Home Aide will provide hands-on personal care to clients, per state regulations under direction and supervision of the Supervising Registered Nurse.
Starting Base Rate of Pay 12.50-14.50.
Job Responsibilities
Job Duties and Responsibilities: (Include, but are not limited to the following):
In regards to client care the In Home Aide shall:
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Provide light Housekeeping (e.g. vacuum, dishes, laundry, changing linens, trash disposal) to maintain the home in an optimum state of cleanliness and safety.
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Provide companionship and socialization to the client which may include: Spending time with individual, playing games, cards, reading, watching television, or accompanying trips and outings.
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Provide hands-on in home aide personal care services as specified in the Care/Service Plan up to and including limited assistance level of care.
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Care tasks which may include but not be limited to:
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ADL assistance and personal care as directed: bathing, grooming, feeding, continence care, and toileting
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Assist client with transferring and lifting, raising clients in beds and turning clients
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Assist with self-administration from client of Vital signs medical conditions warrants such monitoring. (blood pressure, temperature, urine samples, weights, intake/output)
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Transport, escort or accompany client by providing or arranging transportation to places outside of the residence for appointments, entertainment, exercise, recreation, shopping or social activities.
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Meal preparation
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Home management – meal planning, shopping, budgeting, bill paying
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Maintains confidentiality of information relating to patient.
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Complete other duties as directed within scope of practice.
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Use agency approved methods for appropriate work documentation.
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Report any unusual incidents or changes in the client’s behavior, condition or circumstances to the Supervisor, immediately.
In regards to the agency, Royalty Adult & Pediatric Home Care, the In Home Aide will:-
Complete appropriate documentation according to the Agency policies.
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Attend all mandatory in-service programs and staff meetings.
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Comply with Homecare Agency:
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Compliance Plan.
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Infection Control Policies.
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HIPAA Policies.
All other company policies procedures and requirements:-
Comply with state regulations.
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Have accountability to their supervisor for all assignments.
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Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor.
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Maintains confidentiality of information relating to sensitive company.
Required Skills and Qualifications
Required Qualifications:-
Minimum of 18 years of age
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High School Diploma or GED
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Must pass a criminal background check
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Must pass drug screening
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Must have own transportation
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Have valid motor vehicle insurance.
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Valid Driver’s License
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Able to read, write, and speak English
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Able to push pull or lift up to 50 lbs
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TB Skin Test
Additional Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:-
Past Experience as a PCA, Aide, of Certified Nursing Assistant
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Experience providing support services in a similar environment preferred
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Caring attitude and genuine interest in people.
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Strong verbal and written communication skills
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Ability to perform a combination of sitting and standing for short and extended periods of time
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Comfortable working various shifts and willingness to be flexible
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Able to utilize basic electronic services to document patient care