In Home Caregiver 9AM-5PM in Mooresville! Some Weekends! Position Available In Iredell, North Carolina

In Home Caregiver 9AM-5PM in Mooresville! Some Weekends! ! Accessible Home Care Awesome part time and full time availability . Join our Team! Mooresville, NC 28117 Accessible Home Care

JOB DESCRIPTION

In-home Caregiver Name:

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Date:

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SUPERVISOR

DON/Nurse Supervisor I.

Qualifications:

1) Be eighteen (18) years of age.2) Demonstrate ability to read, write, and follow a written client plan of care document tasks performed.3) Demonstrate dependability, tact, patience, and the ability to follow instructions.4) Demonstrate good interpersonal communication skills.5) Clear Background/Criminal History6) TB Test7) Completion of core skills competency By Accessible RN8) Blood Borne Pathogen/Infection Control Training9) No findings on NC Health Care Personnel Registry II.

Primary Purpose of Position:

The In-home Caregiver will be a team member of Accessible Home Care providing limited hands-on assistance. The In-home Caregiver will provide assistance with personal care such as bathing, grooming, meal preparation and housekeeping services. Accessible RN will verify core competency of In-home caregiver duties. III.

Other Responsibilities and Duties:

1) Receives client assignment from Accessible Home Care RN with all necessary information pertaining to service requirements.2) Receives instructions for duties from the DON/Nurse Supervisor of Accessible Home Care regarding care plan.3) Performs all assignments and keeps accurate records.4) Performs duties to include limited assistance with personal care (eating, toileting, bathing, dressing, mobility, personal hygiene, medication reminder, that require 50% assistance or less for any hand-on activity. May also include housekeeping, home management tasks, cooking, running errands for groceries or medication. 5) Reassures and comforts clients as needed.6) Encourages proper nutrition assisting client with meals by guiding limbs when assisting client to eat. The In-home Caregiver may prepare meals for the client when so requested.7) Keep supervisor informed of any problems regarding client, family, or home environment.8) In-home Caregiver will contact supervisor when not able to perform duties as assigned due to client refusal or other circumstances.9) Maintain professional attitude at all times when on duty.10) Maintain client confidentiality and follow all policies and procedures of Accessible Home Care.11) Maintain accurate records of time worked and travel involved.12) Attend in-service education programs provided by Accessible Home Care unless otherwise determined by management. IV.

Performance Requirements:

1) In-home care experience of at least one year preferred.2) Must have own transportation and be willing to travel to client’s homes.3) Must be willing to provide care to all clients regardless of race, religion, ethnic background or diagnosis. V.

Work Environment and Conditions:

1) Accessible Home Care of Greater Charlotte office is located at 130 Ostwalt Amity Road, Suite C Troutman, NC 28166. Employees will spend approximately 5% of their time at this office. 2) Approximately 95% of the employee’s time is spent in the field which includes driving and in the client’s home. 3) Possible hazardous driving during winter months. Employees will abide by Accessible Home Care.

Inclement Weather Policy. 4) Possible hazardous conditions may exist in client homes. The manager will inform the employee of these conditions when noted during the initial visit. Employee should abide by Accessible Home Care’s EmployeeSafety Policy. VI.

Physical Effort Requirements:

1) Physical effort may be great in maintaining client safety, changing bed lines, and other housekeeping and personal care duties. 2) The In-home Caregiver must be physically able to perform assigned duties VII.

Safety Requirements:

1) Must use universal precautions as needed with all clients and with all potentially contaminated items. Employees will abide by all Infection Control policies and the OSHA Bloodborne Pathogen ExposureControl Plan of Accessible Home Care, 2) Use of proper body mechanics to prevent bodily injury to the employee or client.3) Employees must follow all policies, procedures, rules and regulations that pertain to client and employee safety. VIII. Supervision Received by

Employee:

1) The In-home Caregiver will have on-site supervisory visits by the manager of Accessible Home Care at least every 90-days. 2) The In-home Caregiver provider will be directly supervised by the RN employed by Accessible Home CareThe RN will be available to contact the In-home caregiver at all times for consultation while providing in- home services. 3) Accessible Home Care will manage all aspects of employment. Accessible Home Care managers will be available to employees 24 hours a day. IX.

Employee’s Certification:

I certify that I have reviewed this position description and that it is a complete and accurate description of my responsibilities and duties. I am aware of the qualifications and requirements for this position and certify that I meet these qualifications and can perform the requirements listed. ___________________________ ____________________ __________

Signature Title Date Authorized Representative’s Certification:

I certify that this is an authorized official position description of the In-home Caregiver position of AccessibleHome Care ___________________________ ____________________ __________

Signature Title Date Job Types:

Full-time, Part-time Pay:

$14.50 – $15.50 per hour Expected hours: 8 – 32 per week

Benefits:

Flexible schedule Paid training Professional development assistance Referral program Shift availability: Day Shift (Preferred) Ability to

Commute:

Mooresville, NC 28117 (Required) Ability to

Relocate:

Mooresville, NC 28117: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location:

In person