Home Health Aide

POSITION: Private Duty/Home Care Aide - CAH

REPORTS TO: Program Manager - CAH

FLSA: Nonexempt 

OUR MISSION: We are united in our mission to offer seniors an elevated way of life, where comfort, connection, and joy thrive. 

POSITION SUMMARY:

Private Duty/ Home Care Aide who will, with a flexible schedule position, provide clients with assistance and companionship while recognizing clients’ individual needs and encourages independence. 

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

•  Supports the mission, vision, and goals of the organization, upholding and promoting company culture and vision 
•  Non-medical hands on care; including dressing, bathing, grooming, personal care and assistance with transfers. 
•  Provides one on one companionship to client. 
•  May assist clients with medication as defined in medication procedure. 
•  Performs general housekeeping duties, following cleaning schedules for client laundry, bedrooms, dining area, living space, bathrooms, kitchen, etc. 
•  Assists with pet care as needed. 
•  Provides transportation to doctor's appointments and other errands. 
•  Attends and participates in required training. 
•  Maintains client confidentiality. 
•  Communicates effectively with the clients, families, and collaborative team. Notifies manager of any changes in client condition/status. 
•  Provides personal care to clients per their individualized plan of care.  

This job description represents an overview of the responsibilities for the above referenced position. It is not intended to represent a comprehensive list of responsibilities. An associate should perform all duties as assigned by his/ her supervisor.

EXPERIENCE, QUALIFICATIONS & SKILLS:

•  High school diploma or general education degree (GED) preferred, in compliance with state regulations; and one to three months of healthcare / homecare experience preferred. 
•  Reliable transportation. Must have a valid state identification card. Valid driver’s license is preferred. 
•  Makes standard and routine decisions based on detailed guidelines with little independent judgment.  
•  Problems are generally solved with clear, detailed guidelines or by reporting them to a supervisor. 
•  Has a basic level of a skill and can follow written or verbal instructions.  
•  Has basic technical skills to complete a few repetitive and well-defined duties.  
•  Has a basic knowledge of the organization in order to answer basic questions.  
•  Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.  
•  Ability to write simple correspondence.  
•  Ability to communicate effectively in English with residents, family members and other associates of the company.  
•  Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written or oral form.  
•  Uses good judgment in emergency situations, and seeks assistance when needed.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The following physical demands are representative of those that must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of this position: 

• Walk/Stand – must be able to continuously walk and stand. 
•  Environment Condition – must be able to perform work both inside and outside. 
•  Sit – sit infrequently. 
•  Lift - constantly 0-10 pounds, frequently 11 – 50 pounds, occasionally 51 – 100 pounds. 
•  Carry - constantly 0-10 pounds, frequently 11 – 50 pounds. 
•  Push - constantly 0-10 pounds, frequently 11 – 50 pounds. 
•  Climb – must be able to climb stairs on a frequent basis, with the opportunity to utilize the elevator as an alternate resource if available. 
•  Bend – must be able to bend at the waist, knees, hips, and spine on a frequent basis; may require frequently manipulating weights of 25 pounds or more. 
•  Squat – must be able to squat on a frequent basis to reach below the knee, may require lifting of 50 pounds or less. 
•  Twist or rotate – must be able to twist or rotate occasionally at the trunk, hips, knees, and neck, manipulating weights of 25 pounds or more. 
•  Reach– must be able to reach on a frequent basis. May occasionally reach overhead, requiring manipulation of weight of 10 pounds or less, and below waist manipulating weight of 25 pounds or more. 

WORKING CONDITIONS:

•  Required to interact with co-workers, residents or vendors 
•  Occasional weekend, evening or night work if needed to ensure shift coverage 
•  On-Call on an as needed basis 
•  Possible exposure to communicable diseases and infections 
•  Potential injury from transferring, repositioning, or lifting residents 
•  Exposure to latex 
•  Possible exposure to blood-borne pathogens 
•  Possible exposure to various drugs, chemical, infectious, or biological hazards 
•  Subject to injury from falls, burns, odors, or cuts from equipment 
•  Requires travel frequently 

EMPLOYEE ACKNOWLEDGEMENT:

This job description is intended as a summary of the primary responsibilities of, and qualifications for, this position. The job description is not intended to be inclusive of all duties an individual might be asked to perform or of all qualifications that may be required either now or in the future. CIEL Senior Living reserves the right to revise the duties set forth in this job description at its discretion. By signing below, I acknowledge that I have received this job description. My signature further acknowledges that I have reviewed this job description and understand that I have the individual and joint responsibility to fulfill all the essential duties listed on a consistent and ongoing basis. By signing below, I understand that there is no oral or implied contract of employment at CIEL Senior Living and this job description does not constitute an employment contract. I also understand that my employment is at will and can be terminated with or without notice at any time at the discretion of either CIEL Senior Living or me, in accordance with applicable law.