HCA/CNA Caregiver – Eastside | Driver + Flexible Availability

About the role

The Caregiver is responsible for following the client’s individualized care plan, assisting clients with daily living activities at the client’s home or care facility, and ensuring clients are satisfied with the service and quality of care they receive.

Responsibilities

• Perform all duties per the client’s individualized care plan as directed by the In-Home Care Supervisor or Manager.
• Assist with all activities of daily living (ADL) as directed by the care plan, including but not limited to: chore services (housekeeping), medication assistance (as delegated), personal care (bathing, showering, toileting, grooming, dressing), meal preparation, shopping and transportation, repositioning/transfers/lifting, standby assistance, and companionship.
• Communicate with the care management team any changes in the client’s condition, requests for scope of care outside the individualized care plan, or requests from the client for services outside the scope of license or credentials.
• Provide emotional and social support as required by client preference or as directed by the individualized care plan.
• Actively engage clients in a manner that promotes their independence and maintains their dignity while performing necessary tasks and activities of daily living (ADL).
• Accurately maintain client records in a timely manner and in accordance with company policy, including documentation of medication distribution, leisure activities, reportable incidents, client observations, and changes to health or emotional condition.
• Immediately report all changes in condition to the Client Care Manager and care management team.
• Ensure the client’s environment remains safe, clean, and orderly.
• Perform general housekeeping duties and maintain cleaning schedules for client’s laundry, bedrooms, dining area, living space, bathrooms, kitchen, and other areas as directed.
• Safely transport clients to and from appointments, errands, activities, etc., as directed by the plan of care.
• Assist clients with ambulation and mobility by safely assisting with mobility and transfers, including helping clients in and out of bed, chairs, wheelchairs, and providing standby assistance.
• Adhere to proper safety protocols and company procedures in emergency situations.
• Assist client with physical therapy activities as directed by the plan of care.
• Respond promptly and positively to client requests for assistance.
• Consistently provide excellent hands-on care and bedside manner with patients.
• Regularly and constantly report to all scheduled shifts.
• Accurately record all time worked for scheduled shifts via Telephony or Clear Care phone applications.
• Conduct self professionally and knowledgeably while representing Fedelta Home Care to clients.
• Maintain strict confidentiality with sensitive information and proprietary company information.
• Adhere to HIPAA privacy practices and confidentiality as required by regulation.
• Maintain a high level of professionalism in conduct and communication with team members, clients, and families while engaged in work responsibilities for Fedelta Home Care.
• Other duties, responsibilities, and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.

Requirements

• Strong time management skills.
• Interpersonal skills.
• Patience.
• Listening skills.
• Knowledge of generally accepted care standards.
• Ability to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and written, through various channels including in-person, phone, email, and text messages.
• Demonstrated experience and tact in communicating with diverse populations, including the ability to recognize and