An individual who, under professional supervision, provides assistance with nutritional and environmental support, personal hygiene, feeding and dressing.

Organizational Relationship: Reports to the Coordinator

Risk Of Occupational Exposure To Blood Borne Pathogens: B: limited exposure

Qualifications:

Prefer a High school diploma or equivalent.

At least 18 years old.

Completion of a training for personal care services workers.

Prefer a minimum of one (1) year experience as a professional.

Must have a Criminal Background Check and BEAS Registry Check.

Speaks, reads, and writes and able to communicate effectively in English.

Duties:

1. Perform tasks assigned by the Coordinator.

2. Report in writing, on agency forms, to the Coordinator on each client assignment.

3. Promptly report any significant changes observed or reported in the client’s condition to the Coordinator.

4. Confer as required with the Coordinator regarding client’s progress.

5. Provide Personal Care services which may include assistance with bathing, getting in and out of bed, teeth, mouth, denture and hair care, assistance with mobility and ambulation including use of walker, cane or crutches, changing of bed and laundering the bed linens and personal clothing

skin care excluding wound care, assistance with dressing and undressing, toileting assist, light cleaning in essential areas of the home during personal care activities, meal prep, food purchasing, meal serving, simple transfers, including bed to chair or wheelchair and reverse, homemaking tasks, and other tasks as outlined on service plan.

6. Follow Universal precautions/proper infection control when providing client service.

7. Maintain client confidentiality per HIPAA and Agency policy guidelines.

8. Perform ONLY tasks specified for each individual client on the service plan.

9. Follow emergency procedures in the event of any medical or non-medical situations.

10. Follow client rights at all times.

11. Record each activity performed on each case on a daily basis.

12. Report any incidents or client changes immediately to the Coordinator.

13. Submit Daily Activity Sheets/notes and record accurately on a timely basis (weekly).

14. Follow instructions, is punctual and is at work as scheduled.

15. Follow all agency policy and procedures.

16. Attend scheduled meetings & in-service education annually per agency policy.

17. Maintain effective communication with client, family, Coordinator and other team members. Follows instructions, is punctual and attendance is acceptable.

18. Other duties as assigned.

Company Description

Alpha Home Care Solutions Inc

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