NOTICE:
Villanueva's Home Care LLC is a start up Non-Medical Home Care business. We are currently in the process of hiring non-skilled nurses to begin operations. Currently there is a wait time before we can actually begin operations so if you are someone looking for employment as soon as possible this may not be the right fit for you.
*Risk of exposure to Bloodborne Pathogens - HIGH.
DUTIES OF POSITION
- Provides personal care and related services in the home, under the direction, instruction and supervision of the Supervisor.
- Tasks to be performed by an SSW must be assigned by and performed under the supervision of a qualified individual who will be responsible for the client care/services provided by the SSW.
POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Follow the plan of care to provide, safe, competent care/service to the client.
- Help the client to maintain good personal hygiene and assists in maintaining a healthful, safe environment.
- Plan and prepare nutritious meals.
- Assist the client with ambulation as approved.
- Encourage the client to become as independent as possible according to the care plan.
- Attempt to promote client's mental alertness through involvement in activities of interest.
- Gives simple emotional and psychological support to the client and other members of the household and establishes a relationship with client and family which transmit trust and confidentiality.
- Observe and report any change in the client's mental or physical condition or in the home situation to the supervisor.
- Perform routine housekeeping tasks as related to a safe and comfortable environment for the client.
- Prepare a visit report promptly and incorporate same in the client record weekly.
- Confirm on a weekly basis, the scheduling of visits so that other necessary visits by staff members can be coordinated.
- Work with personnel of other community agencies involved in the client's care.
- Attend in-service as required by regulation.
- Confer with the Supervisor about client’s status and care, participate in the planning of service.
- Promptly report any change in client condition to the Supervisor.
- Work within the job description, as directed by the supervisor and report in writing to the supervisor.
JOB CONDITIONS:
- The ability to drive and assist clients in and out of a vehicle. The ability to access clients’ homes which may not be routinely wheelchair accessible are required.
- Hearing, eyesight and physical dexterity must be sufficient to perform a physical assessment of the client's condition and to perform client care.
- On occasion, may be required to bend, stoop, reach and move client weight up to 200 pounds; lift and/or carry up to 30 pounds.
- Must be able to communicate clearly, both verbally and in writing.
EQUIPMENT OPERATION:
- Use of BP cuff, thermometer and stethoscope and hand washing materials.
COMPANY INFORMATION:
- Has access to all client service records which may be discussed with the supervisor.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Preferably a high school diploma or equivalent.
- Must have completed a minimum of 20 hours of training which includes an introduction to personal care services.
- Must be free from health problems that may be injurious to client, self and co-workers and must present appropriate evidence to substantiate same.
- Must comprehend the basics of personal care, housekeeping and meal preparation.
- Must understand and respect client’s including ethics and confidentiality of care.