JOB SUMMARY Under the direct supervision of the In-Home Services Director, the Personal Care/Homemaker/Respite Aide will assist older adults with their activities of daily living or provide respite in the home for the Caregiver. RESPONSIBILITIES, ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND FUNCTIONS: - Give assistance to the client as written in the care plan by the In-Home Services Director such as assisting with bathing, dressing, toileting, and light housekeeping.
- Report any fall, injury or significant change of a client to the In-Home Services Director or Executive Director, if the In-Home Services Director is not available.
- Have client sign time-sheet, after Aide has completed her assigned tasks, noting the time spent and accuracy of work.
- Any other duties requested by immediate Supervisor or Director.
- Attend staff meetings and in-service training as provided.
- Other duties as assigned
ACCOUNTABLE TO: Commission on Aging Board of Directors, Executive Director RESPONSIBLE TO: In-Home Services Director QUALIFICATIONS: - All applicants should have sincere empathy and a caring feeling toward senior persons; and be able to work well with the elderly, incapacitated and lonely individuals.
- Applicants should have experience working with seniors, preferably in home case.
- Criminal Background checks, driver’s history checks, drug screen, and physical must be passed.
- All personnel should present a neat, clean and well-groomed appearance at all times.
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