Caregiver / Personal Assistant

Position Description: The Personal Assistant is responsible assisting client s with the tasks of daily living as outlined in a written care plan that is established by the Care Manager and is kept in the client s home. The PA is supervised by the Care Manager and will receive scheduling direction from the Staffing Coordinator. Minimum Qualifications: * 1,000 hours of long-term care with geriatric or chronically ill persons which translates to approximately 6 months of full time work or 12 months at 20 hours per week. (Exceptions to this are for recently licensed CNA s or persons who will only be providing companionship and housekeeping services.) * Proof of current CNA or NAR certification, Nurse Delegation, and TB testing for select clients. * HIV Training (or willingness to complete within 90 days of employment). * Must be physically able to perform the duties of this position. * Must have available reliable transportation, valid driver s license, and proof of insurance. * Possess excellent verbal communication skills. * Be able to follow direction and accurately report to the Care Manager. * Must exhibit mature, responsible behavior, caring, punctual and reliable. * Have verifiable professional references. * Pass a criminal background check (national and any required by state). Essential Duties and Responsibilities: * Understand a client s care plan and adequately implement it. * Assist clients according to their care plan which may include: companionship, meal preparation and service, light housekeeping, transportation, shopping, medication reminders, bathing, body care, dressing, feeding, ambulation, positioning, transferring, toileting, and protective supervision. * Notify the Care Manager of client concerns, changes in care or client condition and client emergencies. * Notify the Care Manager and/or Staffing Coordinator of any safety concerns. * Follow company Infection Control practices; notify the office if in need of appropriate * Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) or supplies. * Accurately and completely fill out client time/task sheets and submit to the office by the date specified in the Employee Handbook and Pay Period Schedule; alert office when timesheets supply at client residence is low. (Will need to be updated w/ ClearCareProcess) * Conform to the company dress code as specified in the Employee Handbook. * Report to work on-time and ready for the day. * Complete ongoing training as required by client care needs and/or changes in company policies and procedures. * Attend staff meetings. * Adhere to all company policies and procedures as detailed in the Employee Handbook.