Caregiver in Carnegie, PA 15106

Company: Help at Home, LLC
Location: Carnegie
Posted on: February 25, 2021

Job Description:

Help at Home is seeking a reliable Caregiver in Carneigie, PA 15106 for our client in need of Home Care Services. * Performs or assists consumer with personal care activities as prescribed in the plan of care including but not limited to hygiene, mobility, and elimination. Performs within limits of employee's preparation and experience. If unable to perform a certain task, reports to the supervisor immediately.* Provides and maintains safe environment for consumers. Use supplies and equipment safely and properly (footstools, side rails, etc.). Practice Universal Precautions in all contacts with the consumers,* Performs or assist consumer with home maintenance activities as prescribed in the care plan, including but not limited to light house keeping and meal preparation.* Practices safe transfer, ambulation, and positioning techniques.* Respects the autonomy and right to confidentiality of all consumers and families.* Produces accurate documentation of the services. Documents care provided and response of the consumer/family in a timely manner.* Performs all duties in an ethical manner and in compliance with local, state, and federal laws. Medicare regulations and established personnel policies and procedures, including confidentiality and HIPPA guidelines.* Performs other job related duties as may be assigned.* Flexibility in schedule allowing for weekend hours as needed.COMPETENCIES* Knowledge and Experience. High school diploma or equivalent; or completion of state approved training program; or demonstrate skills and have a passing score on a written competency test. Satisfactory references from employers and/or professional peers. Passes the criminal background check. Minimum age requirement of 18 years.* Personal accountability. Exercises good health and personal hygiene practices. Demonstrates awareness of one's own behavior and its impact on others. Maintains excellent attendance, including traveling to client site in all weather conditions, Performs tasks in a efficient and cost-effective manner.* Interpersonal Skills. Maintains a professional attitude and demeanor and communicates effectively. Relates courteously and cooperatively with consumers, caregivers, colleagues, supervisor, co-workers, and all others. Demonstrates optimism, enthusiasm, and willingness to work constructively with other home care team members, and demonstrates respect and concern for the well-being of the consumer and others.* Physical Demands* This position requires the employee to work in a variety of environments (housing styles, cleaning and maintenance, heating and cooling) during visits to clients in their place of residence.* Requires the ability to ambulate throughout a patient's home, navigating stairs and other physical barriers typical to private residences.* Must be able to deal effectively with stress.* Travel: there may be occasions that the Caregiver will travel locally with the client to appointments.* Must meet physical requirements per job description.

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