Personal Care Worker

Job Description

Job Description

Description:

Envida together in life

Here at Envida, our Mission is to promote access and support our clients to live independently and with dignity. Envida provides transportation services and home care services. We are looking for Compassionate, Resourceful, Dependable, Resilient and Innovative staff that will help us to reach and be the highest standard in integrating services that connect people to their community.

We embody our values:

• Compassionate: We provide a foundation for independence with honor & respect
• Resourceful: We creatively solve problems and embrace opportunities
• Dependable: We are there. Reliable support you can trust.
• Resilient: We learn quickly, adapt and preserve to achieve positive results.
• Visionary: We are forward thinking leaders that drive positive change.
• Innovative: We develop higher levels of service, courageously.

*We are looking for*

We are currently looking for Full Time and Part Time Staff in the Colorado Springs Metro Area. We will use this applicant pool to fill positions as we have new shifts available. Good news we are growing!  

What you will be doing:

The Personal Care Worker specializes in the functions of personal care and/or housekeeping for a client in their residence under the direction, instruction, and supervision of qualified agency personnel. This position’s goal is to establish services with Envida’s clients until a permanent caregiver is selected to provide the care required which allows the client to stay at home as independently as possible.

• Provides direct personal care or homemaker services to clients.
• Travel to multiple clients home using Envida vehicle or personal vehicle as needed.
• Establish services and perform services in a professional manner.
• Provide Demonstrates appropriate interpersonal communications with client, caregivers, and employees.
• Complete and maintain training to include elder abuse and neglect signs, HIPAA, blood-borne pathogens, emergency response, communication/behavioral management, and professional boundaries, first aid, infection control, safety, and consumer rights.
• Notification to Supervisor or Nurse of any changes in client’s condition, hospitalizations, or incidences of concern.
• Duties for personal care may include but not be limited to: medication reminding, blood pressure, bathing assistance, skin, hair, mouth care, dressing, feeding, ambulation, exercise, transfers, positioning, bladder and bowel care, respiratory care, accompanying, protective oversight, first aid, universal precautions, infection control, hand washing, etc.
• Duties for housekeeping, if assigned may include but not limited to cleaning, cooking, laundry, and grocery shopping tasks.
• Ensures that documentation is completed in accordance with Agency policy.
• Understands and adheres to established Agency policies and procedures, federal, state, and local laws.
• Aids in administrating medications that are ordinarily self-administered under the guidance of the supervising nurse.
• Takes accurate vital signs.
• Describes the activities of daily living and demonstrates the ability to use techniques to assist clients to meet daily activities.
• Notifies appropriate licensed staff when clients complain of pain.
• Supports and maintains a culture of safety and quality.
• Any additional assigned duties

What you need to do to be successful:

• Adhere to Envida dress code; appearance is neat and clean.
• Adhere to legal practice standards, including applicable federal, state, and local regulations and standards.
• Completes annual education requirements.
• Always maintain confidentiality in all business records.
• Demonstrates effective time management and organizational skills.
• Participates in the organization’s performance improvement and continuous quality improvement (CQI) activities.
• Represents the organization in a positive and professional manner.
• Complies with all organizational policies regarding ethical business practices.
• Communicates the mission, ethics, and goals of the organization.
• Foster a growth oriented, positive, and encouraging environment while keeping employees and management accountable to company policies, procedures, and guidelines.
• Be a strong leader with a solid work ethic and ability to collaborate and coordinate with all team members

Requirements:

What you need to have:

• High School Diploma or GED.
• CPR Certification, preferred.
• Able to pass a background check, criminal and motor vehicle.
• Ability to lift, push or pull up to 50 pounds.
• Proficiency with Smart phones and ability to navigate use of Apps.
• A valid current driver’s license and valid automobile insurance, showing you as a covered driver are required.
• Able to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing. Additional languages preferred.

  Benefits:

• Sick leave
• 401(k)
• 401(k) Matching
• Health Insurance - If hired as full time
• Paid orientation
• Paid training
• Employee Referral Program