Personal Care Support Caregiver

A paraprofessional who provides non-medical personal care and assists with activities of daily living and relatedservices in the home for the sick and the disabled. The individual requires specific training competence andperforms assigned functions of personal support services and skilled care to the patient in a residence under thedirection instruction and supervision of a registered nurse (RN).

Reports To:
Reports directly to the Director of Clinical Services/Nursing Supervisor/RN.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Provides personal care support services authorized in the Plan of Care and permitted under state laws.

• Assists the member with non-medical activities of daily living (ADLs) including bathing dressing grooming oral hygiene skin care shaving toileting and feeding.

• Prepares meals and snacks consistent with the members nutritional plan and assists with feeding as assigned.

• Assists with ambulation transfers positioning and use of adaptive or transfer equipment as trained and authorized.

• Performs routine exercises and active range-of-motion activities as assigned and delegated by nursing staff.

• Assists with medications that are ordinarily self-administered including reminders opening pre-set containers and assistance with handling or ingesting medications in accordance with policy and training (does not independently administer medications).

• Provides supervision and companion services to ensure the member is not left alone when it is unsafe to do so.

• Assists with instrumental activities of daily living (IADLs) and homemaking tasks essential to the members health and safety including light housekeeping laundry meal cleanup grocery shopping and errands directly related to the members needs.

• Maintains a clean safe and sanitary environment within the members personal living space.

• Observes and monitors the members physical mental and emotional condition and reports change promptly to the RN or agency designee.

• Recognizes and reports emergencies injuries abuse neglect sentinel events variances accidents or unusual occurrences according to agency policy.

• Accurately reads understands and follows the Plan of Care Assignment/Service Plan and agency policies and procedures.

• Completes required documentation for each shift/visit accurately timely and legibly; obtains required signatures and submits documentation within established deadlines.

• Maintains confidentiality of the member and family information in compliance with HIPAA and state program requirements.

• Adheres to infection prevention and control practices including proper hand hygiene and use of precautions as directed.

• Participates in required training in-services staff meetings case conferences and quality management or QAPI activities as assigned.

• Maintains professional conduct appropriate boundaries and respectful communication always honoring member dignity choice and independent living philosophy.

• Performs only those duties for which the caregiver has received appropriate training authorization and supervision.

• Performs other related duties as assigned within the scope of the Plan of Care and Family Caregiver policy.

Required Skills/Abilities/Knowledge:

• Empathetic compassionate attitude toward the care of medically fragile or chronically ill individuals.

• Ability to read write and follow verbal and written instructions and care plans.

• Ability to communicate effectively with members family members nurses and agency staff.

• Ability to observe recognize and report changes in condition or safety concerns accurately and timely.

• Knowledge of basic personal care techniques hygiene practices body mechanics and infection control.

• Understanding of confidentiality requirements and professional boundaries.

• Ability to complete accurate and timely documentation.

• Mature judgment and sound decision-making skills within the scope of role and training.

• Flexibility and adaptability to meet the ongoing needs of the member and household environment

Education/Experience/Licenses/Certifications/ Requirements:

• Must be at least 18 years of age or meet minimum age requirements per state regulation.

• Maintains a current valid CPR and First Aid certification.

• Completes required training hours prior to providing care and ongoing training within required timeframes.

• Maintains all required training documentation and certifications on file with the agency.

• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position without compromising patient care.

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
EEO Status: Service Workers

• Medical Dental and Vision Insurance

• 401(k)

• Referral Program

• Flexible scheduling

• Paid hands-on training

• Weekly pay

• Tuition Assistance Programs and Continuing Education opportunities

• Nursing programs for new graduates available!

Team Select Home Care reserves the right to change the above job description and qualifications without notice. Team Select Home Care will not discriminate against you on the basis of race color religion national origin sex sexual preference disability political belief veteran status age or any other status protected by law. Team Select Home Care is an employment-at-will employer.