Caregiver

JOB SUMMARY Provides unskilled personal care and household services for the clients in their homes in compliance with a service plan. DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES Works under the supervision of the HCBS Coordinator, Nurse and/or Therapists assigned to the client. Examples of

Duties and Responsibilities

Performs or assists the client with personal hygiene, including bathing, hair care, dressing, shaving, oral care, etc. Assists client with positioning, transfers, ambulation, and exercise. Performs or assists client with bowel/bladder care including use of bedpan, perineal care, bowel/bladder training programs, collection of specimens and recording intake and output. Assists clients with medications which are normally self-administered. Assists with nourishment and fluid needs including preparing meals, feeding client, and offering fluids. Performs household tasks related to client’s medical needs including bed linen changes, client’s laundry, light housekeeping where client spends most of their time, shopping, errands, etc. Accompanies client to clinic, physician’s office, or on trips needed for treatment. Observes and reports to the nurse or therapist any changes from normal. Teaches household management techniques. Maintains timely records of home visits. Attends and participates in appropriate client care conferences, staff meetings and agency committee meetings. Attends appropriate education meetings Performs other related functions as required.

Minimum Qualifications

Education: Completion of appropriate training program. Successful completion of skills competency evaluation.

Experience

Six months or more of aide experience in a home care setting is preferred.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Knowledge of principles and procedures of personal care and safety practices in the home care setting. Understanding of family interactions and aging process. Beginning knowledge of nutrition and food service. Ability to observe, report and record client’s care and condition accurately. Ability to communicate effectively, verbally and in writing. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with clients and families, staff members and the general public. Requirements Special: Must travel to assigned client’s individual homes to provide care. Valid, current Colorado driver’s license and access to a reliable automobile or access to public or other reliable transportation. The above statements are only meant to be a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by the employee of this job. The employee may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those stated in this description. JOB REQUIREMENTS (Education, Experience, Knowledge, Skills & Abilities). Ability to read and follow written instructions and document care given. Self-directing with the ability to work with little direct supervision. Empathy for the needs of the ill, injured, frail and the impaired. Demonstrates tact, patience, and good personal hygiene. Keep the IHSS RN/IHSS Team Lead informed of progress considerations and any pertinent information regarding the client’s care. Licensed driver with automobile that is insured in accordance with Organization requirements and is in good working order. The caregiver will complete cell Trak time keeping accurately and punctually complete incident reports as deemed necessary, submit progress notes, changes in condition and report important changes observed in the client s home. wage rate: $17.00 The employer for this position is stated in the job posting. The Pennant Group, Inc. is a holding company of independent operating subsidiaries that provide healthcare services through home health and hospice agencies and senior living communities located throughout the US. Each of these businesses is operated by a separate, independent operating subsidiary that has its own management, employees and assets. More information about The Pennant Group, Inc. is available at http://www.pennantgroup.com. We Are Committed to Providing Life Changing Home Health & Home Care Services within Cortez and Grand Junction Area’s and Southern Colorado Home Front. Rated one of the top 100 Home Care Agencies in the United States by Home Care Elite. Pasco SW Home Health is the perfect in-home-care solution for residents who want to maintain their independence and dignity by continuing to live in the comfort of their own homes. Pasco SW Home Health provides skilled care nursing, physical therapy, speech therapy, occupational therapy, home makers, CNA and personal care providers. We are an equal opportunity employer committed to ensuring that all conditions and privileges of employment, including recruitment, hiring, evaluation, transfer, promotion, discipline, determination of compensation and/or benefits, and termination of employment, for all job classifications, are based on qualifications and work record. No employment decision is made, nor do we discriminate, on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex/pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, veteran status, or disability.