Job description

Caregiver needed for 4-hour shifts twice a week from in Scripps Ranch. Perfect for a caregiver looking to add more hours. Also have other clients available. Please inquire for more information.

Title of Position: Affiliated Home Care Aide

Title of Immediate Supervisor: Service Supervisor

Risk of Exposure to Bloodborne Pathogens - HIGH

DUTIES OF POSITION:

- Provides personal care and related services in the home, under the direction, instruction and supervision of the Service Supervisor.

- Tasks to be performed by an affiliated HCA must be assigned by and performed under the supervision of a Service Supervisor who will be responsible for the client care/services provided by the affiliated HCA.

- Under no circumstances may an affiliated HCA be assigned to receive or reduce any intravenous procedures, or any other sterile or invasive procedures.

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES:

- Follows the plan of care to provide safe, competent care/service to the client.

- Helps the client to maintain good personal hygiene and assists in maintaining a healthful, safe environment.

- Plans and prepares nutritious meals.

- Assists the client with ambulation as approved.

- Encourages the client to become as independent as possible according to the care plan.

- Attempts to promote client's mental alertness through involvement in activities of interest.

- Gives simple emotional and psychological support to the client and other members of the household and establishes a relationship with client and family which transmit trust and confidentiality.

- Reports any change in the client's mental or physical condition or the home situation.

- Performs routine housekeeping tasks as related to a safe and comfortable environment for the client.

- Prepares a visit report promptly and incorporates same in the client record weekly.

- Confirms on a weekly basis, the scheduling of visits so that other necessary visits by staff members can be coordinated.

- Works with personnel of other community agencies involved in the client's care.

- Attends in-service as required by regulation.

- Confer with the Supervisor about client's status and care, participate in the planning of service.

- Promptly report any change in client condition to the Supervisor.

- Works within the Home Care Aide's scope of practice, as directed by the Service Supervisor.

JOB CONDITIONS:

- The ability to drive and the ability to access clients' homes which may not be routinely wheelchair accessible are required.

- Hearing, eyesight and physical dexterity must be sufficient to perform a physical assessment of the client's condition and to perform client care.

- On occasion, may be required to bend, stoop, reach and move client weight up to 250 pounds; lift and/or carry up to 30 pounds.

- Must be able to communicate clearly, both verbally and in writing.

QUALIFICATIONS:

- Preferably a high school diploma or equivalent.

- Must be free from health problems that may be injurious to the client, self and co-workers and must present appropriate evidence to substantiate this.

- Must comprehend the basics of personal care, housekeeping and meal preparation.

- Must understand and respect clients including ethics and confidentiality of care.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $20.00 per hour

Schedule:

• 4 hour shift
• Day shift

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Experience:

• Caregiving: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Preferred)
• Home Care Aide Certification (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

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