Home Care Aide

Job Title

Assist with personal care activities including bathing, skin care, back rub, hair care, nail care, dressing and undressing, feeding, oral hygiene, shaving, grooming and bedtime preparation

Assist the client with self-administration of their medications

Assist the client with personal communication skills, as needed

Assist with transportation needs if needed

Assist with meal planning, purchase of food and meal preparation

Assist with client's laundry and bed linens

Prepare and maintain records of client progress and performed services, reporting changes in client condition to manager or supervisor

Assist the client with exercise, ambulation and transfer activities. Be aware of proper body mechanics

Conduct safety precautions including wiping wet floors and spills and eliminating other potential hazards immediately. Report safety hazards such as frayed electrical cords, unsecured handrails, malfunctioning smoke and carbon monoxide detectors/alarms, defective equipment and/or or environmental hazards to supervisor on the same day of observation

Engage in respectful social interaction with client, including friendly conversation and empathic support, while respecting client's privacy and property

Exhibit positive attitude and behavior; demonstrate respect for clients

Maintain absolute confidentiality of all information pertaining to clients, including clients' families

Respond and attend to client requests promptly

Communicate effectively with all team members

Maintain proper handwashing techniques

Participate in required in-service training programs to meet regulatory requirements

Understand the importance of seeking assistance, as needed, from your supervisor and/or others

Demonstrate capability and dependability in following instructions

Understand that regular, consistent attendance is necessary to serve clients

Accept and fulfill assignments with the Agency; exercise judgment in accepting assignments

Perform related duties and responsibilities as deemed appropriate by the management team