In Home Caregiver - Reading, PA
Optum · Reading, PA · 3 mo ago
Healthcare$14–$20/hrFull-time
About the role
This role involves providing support, assistance with personal hygiene and household functions for an individual to remain in their own home.Primary Responsibilities
- Provides or assists clients with activities of daily living including:- bathing in bed, tub or shower - care of hair including shampoo, combing and brushing - care of teeth and mouth including denture care - nail care, filing only - skin care including pericare and applying lotion - transfer of patient from bed to chair and to wheelchair - transfer of patients on and off bedpan, commode and toilet - assists with ambulation including with cane, walker and crutches - personal care dressing of client - medication reminder
- Live-in and Sleep Over's:- secures clients home for the night and provides reassurance by being present at the client's home during the nighttime hours - (Washington and Oregon does not provide this service)
- Utilizes the E.V.V. (Electronic Visit Verification) program as applicable
- Assists with household tasks directly essential to client's personal care
- Accompanies client to medical appointments or shopping if necessary and performing other essential errands
- Makes measurements and records oral, rectal, and auxiliary temperatures, pulse and respiration, and blood pressure when ordered within the training limitations of the aide
- Prepares meals as required based upon client's preferred diet- may need to feed client if required
- Provides clean and safe environment within the home including safe use of equipment such as side rails, oxygen, wheelchairs, Hoyer lifts, etc.