Personal Care Attendant

About the Role

Circle of Care Colorado is an In-Home Support Services (IHSS) agency assisting families with providing care for children with special needs at home. The agency is managed by a team with over 30 years of healthcare experience. As a Personal Care Attendant, you have the option to select an attendant of your choice or serve as your own child's assigned IHSS caregiver.

Responsibilities

• Assists the client with personal care as assigned by the plan of care, including bathing, care of hair, skin, and mouth, toileting, dressing, transferring, and ambulation
• Assists with mobility, positioning, and transfers in a safe manner that protects both the client and the employee
• Recognizes and responds appropriately to changes in the client's condition, reporting concerns promptly to the supervisor or manager
• Provides services when scheduled and communicates promptly to the Agency and client regarding any schedule changes
• Accomplishes job responsibilities in a timely, safe, and professional manner
• Participates in client case conferences according to Agency policy and procedures
• Documents activities performed in the client's home at the time of the visit
• Documents client concerns and difficulties and reports the same to the supervisor or manager
• Completes and submits all required paperwork accurately and on time
• Represents the Agency in a professional manner and dresses appropriately for job duties
• Maintains client confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA and Agency policy
• Adheres to all company policies and procedures outlined in the Employee Handbook, Employee Agreement, or as communicated by the executive team
• Performs other duties as assigned

Requirements

• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, care plans, and procedure manuals
• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, with clients, families, and Agency staff
• Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality in all aspects of job responsibilities
• Ability to solve practical problems and improvise in an unstructured home setting
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with fellow employees, clients, and supervisors
• Ability to frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and to perform physical tasks including sitting, reaching, stooping, kneeling, and crouching
• Possession of a valid Colorado Driver's License with applicable car insurance, or reliable transportation to all accepted assignments

Qualifications

• High school diploma preferred, GED accepted
• Verifiable work experience as a Personal Care Attendant or Personal Care Provider
• Prior experience in a home health care or IHSS setting
• Familiarity with Medicaid programs and IHSS services