Harrisonville PCA, In Home Caregiver

Job Description

Job Description

This job is preformed in the individual homes of clients. Prepare meals, clean kitchen, living area and bathroom. Take out the trash, make beds and do laundry. Assist with personal care such as dressing, grooming and bathing. Shopping, and errands also expected. All new hires must complete a TB skin test and attend a full 2 day orientation at our office before starting work.

Applicants are expected to have or obtain the following items prior to starting work:

• TB test
• Valid Drivers License
• Proof of Insurance
• Ability to pass background screening as mandated by the state

Basic Qualifications:

• Be eighteen (18) years of age.
• Demonstrate ability to read, write and follow written Plan of Care and document tasks performed.
• Have a valid Driver's License
• Have at least six (6) months paid work experience in one of the following: As an agency Homemaker, Nurse Aide, Maid or Household worker or have at least one (1) year of experience, paid or unpaid: in caring for children or caring for sick or aged individual.
• Be self-directed and work with minimal supervision.
• Demonstrate dependability, tact, patience and the ability to follow instructions.
• Possess good interpersonal communication skills.

Desired qualifications

• Ability to work around both cats and dogs
• Ability to work weekends including Sunday
• Ability to drive within the KC Metro area

Essential Functions/Areas of Accountability

• Remain with client at all times. If the client requests privacy, remain in adjacent room, staying alert to possible needs of the client.
• Communicate client conditions/changes, questions and concerns to the Supervisor in a timely manner.
• Do not violate client confidentiality.
• Do not violate client employee relationship.
• Know and understand Client's Rights and Responsibilities. (training class provided)
• Know and understand 1st Access Code of Ethics.(training class provided)
• Follow Infection Control Guidelines.
• Must be able to lift up to 50lbs.