In-Home Aide

Benefits:

• Company parties
• Flexible schedule
• Opportunity for advancement
• Training & development

JOB SUMMARY:

At One You Love Homecare South Charlotte, we are dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for our clients by providing compassionate, dependable, and personalized non-medical home care services. Our caregivers are the heart of what we do, and we are committed to supporting them with training, flexible scheduling, and a meaningful work environment.

As a caregiver, you will provide essential non-medical assistance to clients in their homes, helping them maintain independence and dignity. The role of a caregiver includes companionship, personal care support, assistance with daily living activities, and light housekeeping.

During a caregiver’s tenure with the agency, assignment to cases will be contingent on level of care competency as demonstrated in the hiring/screening process. Competency levels will continue to be evaluated and adjusted based on supervision by management.

Duties/Responsibilities:

Responsibilities of the caregiver include, but are not limited to:

• Personal Care - assist with activities of daily living (ADLs)/IADL's.
• Provide companionship and emotional support to clients.
• Prepare and serve meals, including assistance with feeding if necessary
• Taking and recording oral, rectal and auxiliary temperatures, pulse, respiration and blood pressure when ordered (within the training limitations of the personal care assistant).
• Assisting in ambulation and exercise according to the service delivery plan.
• Performing range of motion and other simple procedures as ordered (within the training limitations of the personal care assistant).
• Assisting the client in the self-administration of medication.
• Doing the client’s laundry, as appropriate.
• Meeting the safety needs of clients and using equipment safely and properly (foot stools, side rails, restraints, etc.)
• Reporting the client’s condition and significant changes to the assigned care coordinator or supervisor.
• Adhering to documentation and care procedures and standards of personal and professional conduct.
• Observe infection control protocols and adhere to all protocols set forth in the client plan of care.
• Provide transportation to doctor appointments, outside activities and shopping.

The above statements are only meant to be a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by incumbents of this job. The incumbents may be requested to perform job related tasks other than those stated in this description.

Position Qualifications:

• Is at least 18 years of age.
• Prior experience in caregiving, home care, or related field is a plus.
• State certification and license in good standing, if applicable.
• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Reliable transportation and valid driver's license, proof of insurance (if required for client transport)
• Exceptional interpersonal skills.
• Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States.
• Presents a negative TB skin test or CXR and other tests as required by specific state statute.
• Has ability to read, follow written instructions, and document services provided.
• Is self-directed with the ability to work with little direct supervision.
• Has empathy for the needs of the ill, injured, frail and impaired.
• Possess and maintains current CPR certification.
• Is flexible and cooperative in fulfilling role obligation.
• Demonstrates tact, patience and good personal hygiene.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift, push, or pull up to 25 pounds
• Ability to assist clients with mobility and physical transfers.
• Ability to stand, bend, and kneel for extended periods.

Job Limitations:

The caregiver will not function in any manner viewed as the practice of nursing according to the State's Nurse Practice Act. Specifically, the caregiver will not administer medications, take physician's orders or perform procedures requiring the training, knowledge and skill of a nurse, specifically sterile techniques. The caregiver provides non-skilled, non-medical functions only.

Reports to: The Service Supervisor