1 on 1 Caregiver

About the role

Personal Care Aides provide nonmedical assistance with activities of daily living to individuals in their homes or facilities due to old age, sickness, disability, or other medical conditions. Services may include aide with activities of daily living, housecleaning, laundry, meal preparation, transportation, companion care, and respite. Care is delivered in a caring and respectful manner, in accordance with relevant CBaH policies and state regulations. The Personal Care Assistant reports to the Owner/Manager and to the Supervisor.

Responsibilities

• Follow CareBuilders at Home policies and procedures.
• Follow the service plan for the client.
• Perform observation of the home environment to ensure the safety and security of the client.
• Aid with light household chores including cooking and meal preparation, cleaning, and laundry.
• Aid in completing activities such as shopping and appointments outside the home if part of the service plan.
• Provide companionship including social interaction, conversation, emotional reassurance, encouragement of reading, writing, and activities that stimulate the mind.
• Aid with activities of daily living, personal service, and any other assignments as included in the service plan, such as medication reminders within the scope permitted by applicable state regulations.
• Complete appropriate service notes regarding services provided each visit, including documentation of the services provided, the date and time in and out of the assignment, and confirmation that service was provided.
• Notify the supervisor if tasks cannot be completed or of changes in the client’s condition and needs that are not according to the service plan.
• Communicate with the agency supervisor any issues involving incidents, unexpected occurrences, injuries, and emergencies.
• Communicate with other members of the home care team providing services in the client’s home.
• Observe infection control established by the agency and comply with hand cleaning procedures.
• Perform other tasks and duties as assigned and within the scope of permitted agency services.

Requirements

• High School diploma, GED, or equivalent.
• Personal care (service) course and training meeting state requirement.
• State registration or certification as required by state law.
• Six months of experience as a personal care aide in the last 3 years or similar experience.
• Initial tuberculosis test showing non-infectivity.
• Annual tuberculosis screening.
• Drug screening.
• Background check.
• Valid driver’s license and vehicle insurance if driving clients or if driving on behalf of clients as part of work duties.

Working Conditions

Possible exposure to blood or other potentially infectious materials.

Benefits

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance