Consumer Directed Service Attendant (CDS)

Consumer Directed Service Attendant

CDS Attendants get paid $15 per hour!

We offer our At Home Care family:

• Flexible scheduling to fit your lifestyle
• Weekly pay and direct deposit
• 50% tuition scholarships for all yourself and your family
• Home health aide education
• If you're seeking a rewarding career in health care, At Home Care is the place for you! Our great managers believe you matter and your voice is heard!

Job Purpose: The basic function of a Consumer Directed Service (CDS) Attendant is to perform tasks that enable clients to remain in their own homes and out of long-term care facilities for as long as possible. Help patients to complete activities of daily living that are difficult for them because of a physical or mental disability.

*This role is suited for workers looking to be assigned under a specific client or patient of their choice*

Job Responsibilities:

• Planning, preparation and cleanup of meals
• Making beds and changing linens with the participants in or out of bed as required
• Brushing, combing, and shampooing hair
• Giving bed baths or assist with shower or tub bath
• Assist with oral care such as brushing teeth or denture care when participant is unable.
• Giving assistance to and from the bed to a wheelchair, walker or chair when a participant is weight bearing.
• Assisting the participants with ordinarily self-administered medications (open bottles, get water)
• Tidying and dusting the home.
• Cleaning kitchen counters, cupboards, and appliances, including oven, surface burners and fridge
• Laundering clothes and linens.
• Making beds and changing sheets.
• Sweeping and/or vacuuming and mopping floors.
• Bagging trash inside the home and putting it out for pick-up.
• Shopping for essential items (e.g., groceries, cleaning supplies, etc.).

Skills/Education: CDS Attendant must be 18 years of age. A minimum of one year experience of direct patient care personally, skilled nursing facility or an in-home care agency.