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Company:  Country Meadows Retirement Communities
Job Code:  HCA0811LH-HCA
Categories:  Continuing Care Retirement Communities (CCRC)
Job Role:  Home Health Aide
Job Type:  Part Time
Country:  United States
Region/Province:  Pennsylvania (PA)
City:  Leader Heights
Job Description:  HOMECARE ASSOCIATE (Part-time) Reports To: Geriatric Care Specialist JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY
  • The home care associate is a paraprofessional member of the home care team who works under the supervision of a geriatric care specialist and assists older adults with daily living activities at the clients home or in a daytime non-residential facility as necessary to meet the clients needs.
  • The home care associate is responsible for observing clients, reporting these observations and documenting observations and care performed.
  • The home care associate will be assigned in a manner that promotes quality, continuity and safety of a clients care.
Responsibilities of the home care associate include, but are not limited to, the following:
  • Providing personal care which may include assistance with bathing, dressing, personal hygiene, toileting activities including incontinence care, medication reminders, skin careto prevent breakdown, changing bed linen, monitoring oxygen, assistance with ambulation and transfers, keeping clients living area clean and orderly, as appropriate.
  • Providing companion/homemaker services which may include meal planning and cooking, light housekeeping, personal laundry, home organizing such as cleaning closets, sorting photos, etc., shopping and errands, pet care, letter
    writing/correspondence, encouraging independence such as walks, light exercises, games, cards, maintaining scrap books, etc., escorting to doctors appointments.
  • Promoting social and emotional support as needed and according to the customer service plan, which includes sensitivity to resident needs for both privacy and socialization, awareness and sensitivity to client limitations as well as assistance to overcome limitations.
  • Informing supervisor about any client needs, unusual events, suspicion of abuse, or condition/behavior changes.
  • Participating in the planning of client service needs by attending regularly scheduled team meetings
Requirements CRITICAL SUCCESS FACTORS
  • Exhibits a positive customer service attitude which includes respect, empathy, friendliness and willingness to assist others, consistent completion of job duties, well groomed appearance.
  • Is punctual, dependable and displays personal initiative to complete work without constant supervision, by reliable work attendance, ability to self-motivate and work independently, and by taking responsibility to address work related problems with the proper individuals
  • Is honest and trustworthy.
  • Communication skills that include careful listening, sensitivity to the emotions attached to the message, thoughtful responses, timely and accurate reporting to appropriate people. Must be able to communicate effectively in English, both orally and in writing and comprehend same.
  • Commitment to confidentiality that pertains to both client and co-worker information.
  • Relates personal information only to appropriate supervisory co-workers.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
  • Standing, walking, twisting, bending, pushing, kneeling, stooping, stretching and supporting a minimum of 70 pounds.
  • Occasional lifting/carrying up to 20 pounds.
  • Workplace includes clients home, automobile, home care office.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
  • Experience: Entry level position. Prior home care experience preferred.
  • Education: High school diploma or GED
  • Certification/License: Current CPR and 1st aid certification preferred.
  • Valid drivers license from the state of Pennsylvania.
  • Dependable transportation.
  • Must be capable of safely operating automobile.
  • Should not pose a direct threat to the health and safety of self and others.
  • Must be able to communicate effectively with clients and co-workers. Must present a neat, clean appearance and demonstrate a positive, cheerful attitude.
EOE
Post Date:  05/01/2012
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