Home Caregiver (Personal Care/Companion)

Employee Role: Caregiver

The Caregiver is a paraprofessional member of the client care team who works under the scheduling supervisions of the Client Care Coordinator and clinical supervision of a registered nurse, Clinical Manager, by providing selected personal care services and limited related household tasks. These activities will be part of the client’s plan of care and must be provided under a physician’s order

Implements and provides day-to-day Activities of Daily Living (ADL) and Instrumental Activities of Daily Living (IADL) support to clients within their home as ordered by the physician’s plan of treatment and client’s plan of care.

Appropriately assist clients with activities of daily living and personal care in accordance with the care plan including:

Assisting or performing personal care including: Mouth care, denture care, skin care, foot care (no toenail cutting). Grooming (shampoo, comb hair, shave, file nails). Assisting with ambulation with or without mechanical aids.

Assisting the client with therapy exercises under the direction of a Registered Therapist

Appropriately assist with household tasks directly related to the client’s health and in accordance with the care plan:

Planning and preparing meals according to specific dietary requirements of the client, and if necessary, feeding the client.

Light housekeeping of client’s immediate environment.

Assistance in completing activities such as shopping/grocery, errands, and appointments outside of the home.

Providing companionship and stimulation for the client including reading, walks, etc.; Utilize equipment in an appropriate and safe manner.

Accurately documents shift details and services accurately within established time parameters.

Observes the client’s general physical, emotional, and mental status, and report all changes in the client’s conditions, family situation, or incidents during shift immediately to agency coordinator, supervisor, and client’s designated representative (as instructed by employer).

Maintain Confidentiality in all professional areas and consider the needs of clients and their families, other employees, physicians, visitors, and all members of the community in an informative, courteous, and compassionate manner.

Follow all agency policies and procedures.

Routinely required to sit, stand, and walk in variable surfaces, including occasional climbing of ramps or stairs or the use of foot controls.

Employee must have the ability to stoop and bend up to 2.5 hours per 8-hour shift.

Current certification/registration with the Licensing Board or Department in state of practice.

Be in compliance with all existing regulations and company policies.

Must meet transportation, language, and cultural requirements specific to branch needs.

Caregivers are required to possess a sympathetic attitude toward the care of the sick, ability to read, write and carry out directions and maturity to deal effectively with the demands of the job.

Bi-lingual – English/Spanish a plus.

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