The following information was provided by Healthy at Home Caregivers
POSITION SUMMARY:
As a caregiver with Healthy at home you will provide personal care services to clients under the direction of Healthy at Home Caregivers Office. You will be assigned to specific clients by the Registered Nurse or other appropriate professional and perform services for clients as necessary to maintain their personal comfort.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Successful completion of a formal certification training program and/or a written competency evaluation.
At least eighteen (18) years of age.
Minimum of at least six (6) months of work experience in a supervised setting, preferable a health care facility.
Demonstrated ability to read, write, and follow a written Plan of Care for clients.
Good verbal, written, and interpersonal skills.
ESSSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Perform simple procedures as an extension of therapy services under the direction of the therapist.
Assist clients with range of motion (ROM) exercises.
Assist clients with ambulation or exercises.
Perform personal care activities, including but not limited to:
Bathing, hair care, skin care, nail care, and oral hygiene
Shaving
Dressing
Perform household services essential to health care at home, including but not limited to:
Meal preparation and feeding
Laundry
Light housekeeping
Assist in the administration of medications that are ordinarily self-administered under the direction and supervision of the Healthy at Home Caregivers Office (per state nurse practice laws and Healthy at Home Caregivers policy).
Report any observed or reported changes in the client’s condition to the Healthy at Home Caregivers Office.
Follow all reporting guidelines, including but not limited to
Any guidelines outlined in the client’s Care Plan
State required reporting of suspected elder abuse
Document provided care and complete the necessary forms for the client’s records, including but not limited to:
Care Provided
VA Timesheets
Client Observations and Vitals
Submit client documentation per Healthy at Home Caregivers requirements.
Promote personal safety and encourage a safe environment for clients by observing infection control practices, following Healthy at Home Caregivers agency guidelines, and reporting any unsafe situations to the case manager in the Healthy at Home office.
Demonstrate safe practice when using equipment. DO NOT use equipment until you have received orientation about its operation. Notify the case manager of educational needs.
Communicate effectively with all members of the interdisciplinary team through verbal reports, participation in staff meetings and team conferences as requested.
Maintain confidentiality in all aspects of the job as per HIPPA guidelines.
Attend 5 hours of continuous learning classes pertaining to caregiving needs per year as required by the state of California.
Perform any other client care related duties and responsibilities as necessary.
HOW TO APPLY:
Call at 949-340-2617
Email resume to info@hah24-7.org
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