Companion Sitter - Home Health

About the role

Hiring Companion/Sitters in Washington. Entry level employee trained to provide homemaker services in the home. Functions under the direction, instruction and supervision of the Case Manager depending on state regulations.

Qualifications

• Completion of the ninth (9th) grade; prefer high school graduate
• Able to read and write consistent with job requirements
• Possession of the emotional and cognitive maturity necessary for establishing and maintaining a good working relationship with the client, client’s family, and Agency personnel
• Neat, clean personal appearance
• Free from health problems that may be injurious to client, self and coworkers
• Presents the required documents to indicate such
• Possess reliable transportation

Essential Functions/Areas Of Accountability

• Follow the plan of care prepared by the supervisor with the client to provide the following:
• Assist in maintaining a healthful, safe environment
• Plan and prepare nutritious meals
• Provide positive emotional support while preforming tasks in the client’s home
• Perform routine housekeeping tasks as related to a safe and comfortable environment for the client as instructed in the plan of care; to include light housekeeping, meal preparation, dishwashing, bed making, laundry and shopping
• Establish a relationship with the client and the client’s family which conveys trust and confidentiality
• Complete visit reports with time in and time out each day of client visit, document services provided, obtain client’s signature each visit, and submit to the Agency per established guidelines
• Report any client concerns or condition changes to the Agency Supervisor or Agency Manager or designee (do not perform client assessment)
• Carry out assignments as instructed by the plan of care and report to the supervisor and/or designee if unable to do so
• Works in conjunction with personnel of other agencies involved in the client’s care as directed by the Agency Supervisor or Agency Manager
• Maintain confidentiality
• Perform only those functions specified in the plan of care for each individual client; never provide hands on or skilled care for the client
• Follow emergency procedures in the event of any incident- accident, injury or significant change in the client’s condition- and report the incident to the Agency Supervisor, Agency Manager or Agency as soon as safely possible

Standard Rate

$17.50 - $20.00 Hourly

Contact

Please contact Jenna Lampert at or at Jenna.Lampert@procasemanagement.com today to learn more about our opportunities where you can make a difference in your own career!

Benefits

Professional Case Management is an Equal Opportunity Employer.