Job Summary: Primary functions: provide personal assistance and/or health-related services to patients/clients in their place of residence; provide a safe and clean environment; work cooperatively with the patient/client and family; and report observations and problems to the Supervisor.
Job Qualifications:
Education: If under 18 years of age, must be either a high school graduate or enrolled in a vocational education program
Licensure: Must have current driver’s license or reliable transportation to travel to assignments
Experience: If at least 18 years of age, have proof of competency through education and/or experience or demonstrate competency to perform tasks as assigned. If under age 18, must successfully demonstrate competency to perform tasks assigned.
Skills: Must be able to follow written and verbal instructions and be competent to perform tasks assigned by supervisor.
Demonstrates interest in the welfare of those who are elderly and/or disabled. Must successfully complete a Competency Evaluation Skills Checklist and pass a written Skills Test as required if performing G-Tube feedings.
Background Checks: Must agree to and pass a criminal history check and an Employee Misconduct Registry check.
Environmental and Working Conditions: Works in client’s residence in various conditions; possible exposure to blood, body fluids and infectious diseases; must have the ability to work a flexible schedule and travel locally; some exposure to unpleasant weather.
Physical and Mental Effort: Prolonged standing and walking required. Must have the ability to lift up to 50 pounds and move clients. Requires working under some stressful conditions to meet deadlines, to identify client needs, to make quick decisions and to meet client and family psychosocial needs. Requires hand-eye coordination and manual dexterity. Must have the ability to use durable medical equipment in the home.