Home Care Aide
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Job Location:
Columbia, IN - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
30+ days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
POSITION: Home Care Aide
General description: Under the supervision of the Director of In-Home Services the Home Care Aide performs specific household duties in the homes of seniors as requested by Senior Resources clients and approved by the Director of In-Home Services.
Additional Information:
This is a part-time (up to 40 hours) hourly regular non-exempt position. SRI compensation schedule 12. Reports to Director of In-Home Services.
Specific Duties and Responsibilities:
1. Performs routine household maintenance tasks including general cleaning such as sweeping mopping dusting changing linens kitchen and appliances light laundry.
2. Assists in grocery shopping and errands related to health and home needs prepares and serves light meals provides companionship as well as other approved tasks.
3. Performs with training and approval personal care tasks such as bathing dressing hair care toilet care grooming feeding skin care mobility etc.
4. Provides for clients safety privacy and dignity.
5. Maintains a clean healthy and safe environment while performing tasks.
6. Demonstrates techniques which increase clients independence.
7. Reports observed changes in clients to caregiver and/or supervisor seeking guidance from supervisor whenever in doubt concerning clients care.
8. Prepares and submits all required reports in a timely manner recording neatly and accurately all tasks performed in the care of clients.
9. Reports at assigned times and locations notifying staff and client of anticipated tardiness or missed work at least 24 hours in advance except for unforeseen emergencies.
10. Participates in mandatory training classes and makes known needs for additional training.
11. Provide assistance to the Director of In-Home Services as requested.
12. Other duties and tasks as required by the Director of In-Home Services or as required to fulfill the mission of the organization.
Qualifications:
High School diploma or equivalent required. Prior experience in providing home care services and basic understanding dementia-related behaviors preferred. Demonstrated skills in sound judgement compassion trustworthiness dependability and working with diverse populations required. Must pass a TB test or chest X-ray background check and pre-employment drug screening. Valid drivers license reliable transportation and communication means. Must be able to lift bend and carry up to 25 lbs for 100 feet.
Key Skills
- EMR Systems
- Senior Care
- Catheter Care
- Patient Care
- Assisted Living
- Hoyer Lift
- Caregiving
- Hospice Care
- Vital Signs Experience
- Dementia Care
- Home Care
- Alzheimers Care
About Company
Senior Resources is a non-profit organization that coordinates services, provides resources and encourages the personal choices that allow Richland County and Midlands' area senior citizens to remain independent.
