In-Home Caregiver

Description:

POSITION PURPOSE

To provide services to in-home care clients in accordance with licensure rules, agency policy and procedures and client service planned needs and requests.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

include the following: To provide the safe provision or, or assistance with personal care tasks in accordance with

OAR 333-536-0045

a) Bathing b) Personal grooming and hygiene c) Dressing d) Toileting and elimination e) Mobility and movement f) Nutrition/hydration and feeding To provide the safe provision of, or assistance with medication services in accordance with

OAR-536-0075

a) Assistance with self-administration of non-injectable medication b) Medication administration c) Medication management d) Medication administration through delegation in accordance with OSBN rules To provide the safe provision of, or assistance with housekeeping and supportive services including: a) Housekeeping tasks b) Laundry tasks c) Shopping and errands d) Transportation e) Arranging for medical appointments f) Meal planning and preparation g) Social contact and reassurance To provide client services in accordance with the service plan To help ensure the service plan is accurate and current To document services in accordance with agency policy and procedure To ensure client rights To participate in all required initial and ongoing training To report any accidents, injuries or suspicions of abuse or neglect Maintains the confidential of the work environment Is familiar with the current condition of each client Organizes tasks efficiently to deliver client care Relate positively to supervisor, other employees, clients and their families Other duties as assigned

Requirements:

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

Ability to facilitate clients concerns using sensitivity and confidentiality on a daily basis. Ability to work independently with multiple tasks, interruptions, and priorities Has good communication skills both verbal and written Has ability to maintain good working relationship with all co-workers and the public Successfully completes in-home care provider training program Ability to stoop, bend, squat and move a maximum of 40 pounds. Current valid driver's license and proof of insurance coverage

NON-ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

include the following: All aspects of the job are essential.

UNIVERSAL PRECAUTIONS

Exposure to Blood/Body fluids is possible.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

Successfully pass Clatsop Care Center Health District's in-home care program training Current CPR and First Aid Training or ability to obtain CPR/First Aid cards with in 30 days of hire.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Able to ambulate, stoop, bend, squat and move a maximum of 40 pounds. Visual and Auditory activity within normal limits with or without prosthetics. Frequent walking and transport of residents. Push and pull wheelchairs and other equipment. Must function independently, have flexibility and the ability to work effectively with clients, in-home care staff and support agencies.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those employee encounters while performing function of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Work Location:

In person In-Home Caregiver 646 16th Street, Astoria, OR 97103 $18.00 - $24.19 an hour - Full-time $18.00 - $24.19 an hour -

Full-time Description:

POSITION PURPOSE

To provide services to in-home care clients in accordance with licensure rules, agency policy and procedures and client service planned needs and requests.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

include the following: To provide the safe provision or, or assistance with personal care tasks in accordance with

OAR 333-536-0045

a) Bathing b) Personal grooming and hygiene c) Dressing d) Toileting and elimination e) Mobility and movement f) Nutrition/hydration and feeding To provide the safe provision of, or assistance with medication services in accordance with

OAR-536-0075

a) Assistance with self-administration of non-injectable medication b) Medication administration c) Medication management d) Medication administration through delegation in accordance with OSBN rules To provide the safe provision of, or assistance with housekeeping and supportive services including: a) Housekeeping tasks b) Laundry tasks c) Shopping and errands d) Transportation e) Arranging for medical appointments f) Meal planning and preparation g) Social contact and reassurance To provide client services in accordance with the service plan To help ensure the service plan is accurate and current To document services in accordance with agency policy and procedure To ensure client rights To participate in all required initial and ongoing training To report any accidents, injuries or suspicions of abuse or neglect Maintains the confidential of the work environment Is familiar with the current condition of each client Organizes tasks efficiently to deliver client care Relate positively to supervisor, other employees, clients and their families Other duties as assigned

Requirements:

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

Ability to facilitate clients concerns using sensitivity and confidentiality on a daily basis. Ability to work independently with multiple tasks, interruptions, and priorities Has good communication skills both verbal and written Has ability to maintain good working relationship with all co-workers and the public Successfully completes in-home care provider training program Ability to stoop, bend, squat and move a maximum of 40 pounds. Current valid driver's license and proof of insurance coverage

NON-ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

include the following: All aspects of the job are essential.

UNIVERSAL PRECAUTIONS

Exposure to Blood/Body fluids is possible.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

Successfully pass Clatsop Care Center Health District's in-home care program training Current CPR and First Aid Training or ability to obtain CPR/First Aid cards with in 30 days of hire.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Able to ambulate, stoop, bend, squat and move a maximum of 40 pounds. Visual and Auditory activity within normal limits with or without prosthetics. Frequent walking and transport of residents. Push and pull wheelchairs and other equipment. Must function independently, have flexibility and the ability to work effectively with clients, in-home care staff and support agencies.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those employee encounters while performing function of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Work Location:

In person