Personal Attendant

Personal Attendant

WAYS HOME CARE & HEALTH AGENCY LLC - 5.0

Inglewood, CA Job Details Full-time $17 - $20 an hour 1 day ago Benefits Health insurance 401(k) Paid time off Qualifications Nutrition CPR Certification Outdoor work Writing skills BLS Certification Patient advocacy Assisting with ADLs High school diploma or GED Driver's License Driving Meal preparation Laundry Bed linen changing Home health Patient transport Patient personal care assistance Bathing assistance Entry level Full Job Description Our services are flexible and provide focus and emphasis on matters related to the specific needs of each individual in her/his effort toward independent living. Areas typically covered include nutrition, money management, safety awareness, community integration and advocating with medical, housing, and other personal issues. Applicants would have the following characteristics and qualifications: A commitment to the rights and autonomy of all people, regardless of age, race, sex, sexual preference, style, or other matters related to individual identity. A creative, selfdirecting approach to working with individuals and as a part of a team. A high school diploma The use of a personal car, a clean driving record, Valid California Drivers License and automobile insurance a must. Availability to work regular/flexible day or evening hours. Ability to write and communicate effectively. CPR Certification

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Examples include: Endurance/Overall Strength Move frequently; sit/stand/walk/drive. Bending, lifting and squatting, with objects weighing up to 3050 lbs. Must be able to handle lifting/transferring consumers with physical impairment problems. Exerts force and/or lifts or carries objects weighing up to 50100 pounds frequently and/or occasionally.

Climbing:

Frequently ascend and descend stairs.

Driving:

travel for 100300 miles in vehicle or on public/private transportation. Supervising the feeding, bathing, dressing, and direct supervision of any person under care Assisting and supervising the person under care with medication, meals, and snacks Communicating with previous staff regarding prior shift Assisting the person under care with mobility, bathing and personal hygiene. Organizing and participating in activities in home and in the community Helping the person under care with dressing Assisting the person under care with performance of housekeeping directly related with the client's care. Helping the person under care with laundry related to the client Assisting a person under care with making beds, housecleaning, cooking, or laundry is permitted. You are not permitted to perform these duties outside of the immediate area of the person under your care and must limit your time doing these duties without the assistance of the person under care to no more than one hour per shift. Other duties related to the maintenance of a private household or the premises are NOT permitted

ENVIRONMENT CONDITIONS

Location:

Inside/Outside Work is predominately performed inside and generally provides protection from weather conditions and temperature changes. Occasional outdoors work occurs when accompanying consumers to assist them with their daily chores/activities in the community.

Stairs/Steps:

Frequently occurs on every shift. Ascend and descend stairs to access any required work area or other areas related to functioning in the workplace. Schedules are flexible and the work environment is casual. Benefits include health insurance, paid PTO for full-time employees who work 30 or more hours per week.

Job Types:

Full-time, Part-time Pay:

$17-20

Benefits:

Full time admin staff only 401(k)

Schedule:

8 hour shift full time Day shift and night shift

License/Certification:

Driver's License (Preferred) CPR Certification (Preferred)

Work Location:

Multiple Locations Acknowledgement of Duties:

Personal attendant duties include feeding, bathing, dressing, and direct supervision of any person under care. Other duties include making beds, housecleaning, cooking, laundry, or other duties related to the maintenance of a private household or the premises. Nonattendant duties should be primarily conducted with the assistance of the person under care. Your responsibility is to assist the person under care in performing these duties themselves. Your job is to be a personal attendant, not a housekeeper. If the person under care or their family members instruct you to perform non-attendant duties, beyond minimal amounts, you must notify your supervisor. By signing below, I acknowledge that I have read and understand the job description and agree to fulfill the responsibilities outlined above, and I also agree to notify my supervisor when I am unable to fulfill those duties. About

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