Homecare Attendant

Position:

Home Care Attendant- Personal Care Attendant (PCA)

Shifts Available:

Full-Time, 32-40 hours per week, flexible hours Part-Time, Rotating Shifts and HOL/Weekends

RESPONSIBLE TO

Director of Missouri Slope at Home

PRIMARY JOB FUNCTION

The primary purpose of this position is to provide individual services for clients and their homes. These services may include, but are not limited to, personal care, companionship, transportation, preventative and routine home maintenance, housekeeping, meal delivery, safety checks, and any other services the program provides for aging adults in their homes.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES

Possess excellent verbal, writing, and organization skills and can effectively work and communicate with a wide range of individuals from all socio-economic groups, including geriatric persons, people with special needs, and those in need of memory care supportAble to work with minimal supervision and effectively manage workflow. Ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action. Able to perform all personal care duties, as well as light housekeeping, simple cooking, and basic home maintenance. Able to communicate through the use of technology.

Proficient with email, able to maintain required records on the database, and utilize training software.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Service Providing Provide all contracted services for clients. These include, but are not limited to, health and wellness checks, monthly home maintenance, transportation, companionship, and other elected services such as personal care, housekeeping, emergency response services, and meals. Monthly Home Safety/Maintenance Tasks Provide predetermined maintenance in a timely and cost-effective manner. Ensures that the client has the appropriate supplies and equipment as needed. Responsible for completing the monthly task outlined within the client's individual service contract. Safety calls/checks Ensure each client is contacted at their predetermined time. Identify any "out of the ordinary" indicators, that all is well or not. Respond appropriately in the event something is off. Companion Services Provide socialization to clients who live alone on a predetermined schedule. Meals Prepare meals within the client home or prepared meals from Missouri Slope.

OTHER JOB FUNCTIONS

Personal Care:

Provide personal care/activities of daily living (ADLs) for clients who elect this Service, (including dressing, bathing assistance, Compression stocking application, shaving

Housekeeping/Homemaker Service:

Provide housekeeping home maker service (housework, laundry, garbage removal, vacuuming, dusting… etc.) for clients who elect this service. Ensures that the client has the appropriate products available to clean correctly.

Transportation:

Transport client either in personal vehicle or agency vehicle, for non-medical tasks such as shopping or errands.

Personal Emergency Response System:

If ERS is available, ensure the system is in working order and the client has the pendant/watch on their person before leaving each shift. Documentation Complete all documentation necessary for client services, shift check-in/check-out, training, and any other required paperwork by Missouri Slope at Home, utilizing Aanie/smart care app or hard copy forms This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive, and the employee will also perform other reasonable related duties as assigned by the immediate supervisor and other management as required. Missouri Slope also reserves the right to revise or change job duties as the need arises. This job description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment. #INDHCBS