Description

JOB SUMMARY: Provides companionship and personal care services to clients.

QUALIFICATIONS

· 1+ years of experience/training as a Personal Care Attendant,

· Understanding and compassion for the care needs of the frail elderly.

· If preapproved to Lifespan driver you must have a clean DMV record, automobile insurance, and a current California Driver's license.

· Ability to communicate effectively and clearly in English in direct conversations and by telephone.

· Ability to download applications, and process work request through various applications by smart phone or computer.

·  Must purchase and pass Live scan background check prior to employment. (Guardian registration will be provided by agency, once background check clears)

· Flexibility in response to changes in schedule, policy, procedure, environment, and emergencies.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

· Ability to accurately and legibly chart written communication.

· Ability to perform housekeeping duties; vacuuming, sweeping, mopping, emptying trash.

· Ability to assist clients to ambulate safely.

· Walking, reaching and/or bending.

· Lifting not to exceed 25 pounds.

· Ability to transfer clients from bed to standing and sitting positions and from sitting position to standing.

· Willingness to wear a mask throughout entire shift.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

· Participates in orientation and ongoing InService training program

· Maintain client confidentiality. (HIPPA)

· Provides personal care services (bathing, toileting, grooming, dressing and feeding) to clients in their place of residence.

· Provides assistance to and from toilet or commode and emptying and cleaning of commode.

· Provides assistance with incontinence aids.

· Provides catheter care, which includes skin care, emptying the collection bag, and reporting any equipment issues.

· Observes for problems with skin and provides preventative skin care.

· Keeps intake and output records, as requested by the Care Manager.

· Provides assistance with ambulation as needed.

· Assists with transferring of mobility-impaired clients.

· Uses Gait belt or Hoyer lift, if required.

· Assists with turning and positioning of bedbound clients.

· Assists with care of hearing aids, glasses, dentures, and personal belongings.

· Assists with range-of-motion exercises and physical therapy exercises as prescribed by RN or physical therapists.

· Supervises the safety of memory-impaired and judgment-impaired clients.

· Home maintenance, including but not limited to: sweeping, vacuuming, mopping, dishes, cleaning the bathroom, taking out garbage, dusting and picking up, and changing linens.

· Laundry service, including washing, drying, ironing, and putting away.

· Meal preparation according to diet instructions. Makes meals attractive, balanced and nutritious.

· Assist with shopping and errands. (If preapproved by Lifespan)

· Pet care, including feeding, assistance with veterinary care, maintenance of litter box, and grooming.

· Plant care, watering of plants inside and outside and other light gardening activities.

· Assistance to client with appropriate social/recreational activities.

· Supervise clients in the taking of pre-dispensed medication.

· Reports all changes in client's condition to the Care Manager.

· Understand and comply with agency policies regarding safety and infection control

WORK HABITS:

· Know and follow Lifespan policy.

· Maintain client confidentiality.

· Represent Lifespan in the community in a professional manner.

· Understand boundaries and limit of professional relationship and role with Lifespan.

· Ability to independently track accepted schedule, to show up to shifts on time and work hours of shifts as scheduled.

· Ability to get along with coworkers and management and deal effectively and professionally under pressure.