Home Health - Caregiver

Overview

To be part of our organization, every employee should understand and share in the YNHHS Vision, support our Mission, and live our Values. These values - integrity, patient-centered, respect, accountability, and compassion - must guide what we do, as individuals and professionals, every day.

The Client Care Assistant provides caring and competent in-home care to help LIFETIME clients remain safely in their homes by maintaining a clean, safe, and comfortable home environment. The Client Care Assistant provides care and support in order to keep the client at the optimal level of physical and mental function at home.

EEO/AA/Disability/Veteran


Responsibilities

• 1. Maintain client confidentiality and privacy.
• 2. Read and follow each client's care plan and provide outlined services.
• 3. Provide personal care, including bathing, dressing, toileting, grooming, skin care, mouth care, and shaving (with electric razor only).
• 4. Ensure the client is clean, comfortable, and dry at all times.
• 5. Plan and prepare meals and snacks according to dietary guidelines and encourage the client to eat a healthy diet. Assist with eating when necessary.
• 6. Wash the client's personal laundry and bed linens.
• 7. Maintain a safe and comfortable home environment that eliminates accident hazards.
• 8. Remind the client to take the correct medication at the right time.
• 9. Help client with safe exercise, ambulation, and transferring.
• 10. Supervise and monitor daily activities.
• 11. Perform light house cleaning including dusting, vacuuming, mopping, and keeping all living areas clean.
• 12. Monitor client's status and report changes to supervisor. Keep the supervisor informed of the care being provided and any questions or issues that arise.
• 13. Transport and accompany the client to medical appointments using the caregiver's vehicle or the client's vehicle upon the client's request. Make sure all follow-up tests or appointments are scheduled and completed.
• 14. Does errands including shopping, going to the post office, and dry cleaners.
• 15. Help the client stay in touch with family, friends, and the community.
• 16. Assist with making phone calls and appointments.
• 17. Participate in reading, games, and other activities to help the client maintain mental function.
• 18. Assist with mail sorting and filling out forms.
• 19. Provide care and feeding of pets.
• 20. Organize cupboards, closets, and open areas.
• 21. Keeps accurate time, attendance, and task records using telephony to clock in and out or activity sheets when appropriate.
• 22. Other duties as outlined in Client Care Plan.

Qualifications

EDUCATION

High School diploma or equivalent required.

EXPERIENCE

Candidates who are not certified as a Certified Nurse Aide (CNA) or Home Health Aide (HHA) must have a minimum of 2 years of experience providing personal care, preferably in a home setting.

LICENSURE

Home Health Aide (HHA) certification or Certified Nurse Aide (CNA) preferred. Valid state issued driver's license required.

SPECIAL SKILLS

Is trustworthy, reliable, and enjoys helping people and is able to work as a team player. Can work independently of regular direct supervision and follow written directions. Can use sound judgment while adhering to all company policies and guidelines. Ability to cook, clean, and perform all household tasks. Ability to provide personal care assistance and homemaking as needed.

PHYSICAL DEMAND

1. The physical demands of this position range from sedentary to medium-heavy, i.e., constant handling of up to 10 pounds, to occasional handling of up to 70 pounds. 2. Standing, walking, and handling are performed on a constant basis. Carrying, bending, lifting/lowering, pushing/pulling with whole body and with arms are performed on a frequent basis. Sitting, squatting/kneeling, twisting, and reaching are performed on an occasional basis. 3. The highest physical demand of this position is incurred while transferring a patient. Examples include sideling to sitting, sitting to standing, and lifting from chair, commode, toilet, bed, or floor. Loads lifted or forces exerted up to 70 pounds per person in a height range of 0-36 inches. 4. Daily driving an automobile varied distances to client locations, as well as constant entering and exiting of the automobile may be required. Enter the building using varied levels of stairs in order to provide service.

Additional Information

*The safety of our home care staff in the community is a top priority at Yale New Haven Health at Home! All of our staff have a Safety Alert GPS device, safety alert phone app and have access to an escort service if our security background check and comprehensive safety matrix meets criteria.


YNHHS Requisition ID

173055