High Point, NC and surrounding areas: PRN and Fill-In shifts
Company: Coleman Care
Location: High Point
Posted on: May 27, 2023
Job Description:
Coleman Care - The In-Home Aide will be providing personal care
and related services in the home.
He/she provides direct services as outlined in a plan of care for
each individual needing help in order to live in his/her own home,
and to work closely with the other home care team members.
Responsibilities/Activities:
- Provides those services listed on the Plan of Care developed by
the licensed professional which may include, but not be limited to,
complete bed bath and totally dependent transfers.
- Organizes tasks in a safe and efficient manner with indirect
supervision.
- Reports changes observed in the patient's mental or physical
condition to his/her immediate supervisor by phone or in
person.
- Assists clients with personal health care tasks as assigned,
including bathing, dressing, shaving, shampooing, care of mouth,
skin and nails.
- Assists with exercise prescribed and supervised by appropriate
professionals.
- Assists with safe ambulation/transportation.
- Positions patient and assists with transfer activities - in and
out of bed, chair to walker, etc. as directed by supervising
professional.
- Assists patients with toileting when necessary - bedpan,
commode or bathroom.
- Understands/recognizes: the importance of nutritious meals and
assist with feeding when necessary, the importance of following a
special diet when prescribed, and encourages the client to follow
the diet plan closely. - Performs light meal preparations as
directed by professional.
- Takes temperature, pulse, respirations, BP when
requested.
- Assists with other procedures, i.e., non-sterile dressing
changes, diabetic urine, and specimen collection as instructed by
RN.
- Arranges diversional activities when appropriate encouraging
patient's mental alertness.
- Performs other duties as assigned by the supervisor.
- Participates in case conferences of patients and their families
being served.
- Completes required records for documentation:
- Charting on narrative sheet day of the visit.
- Timely and accurate submission of required documentation of
hours worked.
- Participates in training sessions and continuing education as
required by the agency to upgrade skills and acquire new
ones.
- Assists in maintaining a healthful, safe environment.
- Encourages the patient to become as independent as possible
according to the nursing care plan.
- Gives simple emotional and psychological support to the patient
and other members of the household.
- Participates in QI activities.
- Complies with agency Infection Control policies.
MACHINES/EQUIPMENT/TOOLS:
Must reliable transportation for work; use of telephone, and
appliances in the home.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Must be 18 years of age.
- Understand and carry out simple directions and
instructions.
- Character and former employer references.
- Compliance with state and federal employment health
regulations.
- Attendance at Orientation.
- North Carolina valid driver license.
- Background check.
- Able to read, write, and complete simple math problems.
PHYSICAL AND SENSORY REQUIREMENTS -(With or Without the Aide of
Mechanical Devices):
- Must be able to move intermittently throughout the
workday.
- Must be able to speak and write the English language in an
understandable manner.
- Must be able to cope with the mental and emotional stress of
the position.
- Must possess sight/hearing senses or use prosthetics that will
enable these senses to function adequately so that the requirements
of the position can be fully met.
- Must function independently and have flexibility, personal
integrity, and the ability to work effectively with the clients,
personnel, and support agencies.
- Must be in good health and demonstrate emotional
stability.
- Must be able to lift weights, etc., not in excess of fifty (50)
pounds.
- Must not present a direct threat to the safety or health of the
employee or others.
REPORTING RESPONSIBILITIES:
Supervised directly by the Agency Supervisor and Home Care Nurse. -
Indirect supervision by the Agency Director.
I have read and understand the job description and agree to fulfill
the position's responsibilities.
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