Description
Pay Rate: $17.55 Per Diem
PCA or HHA Certification required and current NYS Driver's License preferred. Ensure client's safety and security by supervising the home environment. Provide assistance with activities of daily living. Perform routine housekeeping activities, provide medication reminders in accordance with authorized care plan.
EDUCATION / QUALIFICATION: Certification in Personal Care and current New York driver’s license preferred.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
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Ensure client’s safety and security by supervising the home environment.
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Provide assistance with activities of daily living, (grooming, dressing, bathing, walking, transferring, toileting, feeding) in accordance with authorized Care Plan.
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Perform routine housekeeping activities such as making/ changing beds, dusting, vacuuming, washing floors, cleaning kitchen and bathroom, and laundry in accordance with authorized Care Plan.
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Provide medication reminders per Care Plan.
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Accurately documents services provided in client record according to policy
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Escort clients to medical facilities, errands, shopping and outings as specified in the care plan.
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Participate in the Care Team by providing input and making suggestions as requested.
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Ensure service is delivered in accordance with all relevant policies, procedures and practices.
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Monitor supplies and resources.
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Evaluate the program and make recommendations for it, as indicated.
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Follow the written Care Plan.
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Observe clients and their environments and reports unsafe conditions to Supervisor.
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Maintain client confidentiality
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Other duties as assigned
EXPERIENCE:
This description is not meant to be an all-inclusive list of duties and responsibilities but constitutes a general definition of position scope.
Jewish Home is committed to equal employment opportunity. We will not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment on any legally recognized basis [“protected class”] including, but not limited to: veteran status, uniform service member status, race, color, religion, sex, sexual identity, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information or any other protected class under federal, state, or local law.
