Home Care Aide/Caregiver

Job Description

POSITION PURPOSE

The Home Care Aide performs services for the client as necessary to maintain the personal care and comfort of the client. The Home Care Aide/Caregiver reports directly to the Office.

LOCATION(S):Carroll County and Frederick County

CLASSIFICATION

Nonexempt, Hourly

HOURS OF WORK

This position offers part-time, temporary employment dependent on the needs of the clients. Hours are not guaranteed on an hourly or weekly basis.

PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES AND ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Understand, perform and adhere to the information and precautions contained in the client Home Plan of Care.

Assist the client with personal care activities including: bathing, skin care, back rub, hair care, nail care, dressing and undressing, feeding, oral hygiene, shaving, grooming and bedtime preparation.

Assist the client to the bathroom or in use of urinal or bedpan. Keep incontinent clients clean and dry.

Assist the client with self-administration of their medications.

Assist the client with personal communication skills, as needed.

Assist with transportation needs in accordance with the plan of care.

Assist with meal planning, purchase of food and meal preparation.

Assist with clients laundry and bed linens.

Prepare and maintain records of client progress and performed services, reporting changes in client condition to manager or supervisor.

Report all client and employee incidents/accidents to supervisor immediately.

Assist the client with exercise, ambulation and transfer activities. Be aware of proper body mechanics.

Ensure maintenance of a clean, safe, comfortable and healthy environment for the client.

Conduct safety precautions including wiping wet floors and spills and eliminating other potential hazards immediately. Report safety hazards such as frayed electrical cords, unsecured handrails, malfunctioning smoke and carbon monoxide detectors/alarms, defective equipment and/or or environmental hazards to supervisor on the same day of observation.

Engage in respectful social interaction with client, including friendly conversation and empathic support, while respecting clients privacy and property.

Exhibit positive attitude and behavior; demonstrate respect for employees and clients

Maintain absolute confidentiality of all information pertaining to clients, including clients' families and employees.

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