Personal Care Worker and Homemaking - Arvada, CO

Personal Care Worker and Homemaker

Company: Authentic Home Care, Inc.

Location: Arvada, CO

Hours: 40.25 hours per week

Position Overview

Authentic Home Care, Inc. is seeking a compassionate, dependable, and dedicated Personal Care Worker and Homemaker to provide in-home support to a female client in Arvada.

Client Care Needs

The client has a feeding tube in addition to assistance with the following services:

• Showering and personal care
• Meal preparation and feeding
• Running errands
• Light housekeeping
• Laundry

Important: The caregiver must be comfortable working in a home with dogs.

Job Responsibilities

• Provide personal care services as needed.
• Assist with meal preparation and feeding while following dietary needs and preferences.
• Provide care according to the client’s individualized plan of care and required training.
• Monitor and document the client’s health and well-being and report changes to the appropriate personnel.
• Provide companionship and engage the client in conversation to promote emotional well-being.
• Utilize appropriate behavior management techniques to promote a positive and supportive environment.
• Maintain a clean and safe living environment, in area like bedroom, living room, and kitchen. 
• Run errands as needed.
• Follow agency policies and procedures and applicable regulations related to direct care in the client’s home.
• Follow privacy, health, safety, universal precautions, and infection-control requirements.
• Understand and fulfill the responsibilities of a Mandated Reporter and complete required annual training.
• Use the agency’s electronic verification system to follow the individualized plan of care and accurately clock in and out.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• One year of experience in a healthcare environment or equivalent experience preferred.
• Compassionate nature and a strong desire to help others.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to follow instructions and work independently as well as part of a team.
• Reliable, respectful, and empathetic when working with clients.
• Ability to follow a predetermined schedule based on client needs.
• Background check and references required.
• Must be able and willing to travel to the client’s home.
• Current and valid driver’s license preferred, along with regular access to a reliable motor vehicle.
• Must be able to access the client’s home, which may not be routinely wheelchair accessible.
• Must be comfortable working in a home with dogs.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift and transfer the client when needed.
• Ability to stand, bend, walk, and perform physical tasks for extended periods.
• Good physical stamina to perform duties throughout the workday.

Benefits

• Dental insurance
• Paid sick leave
• Roth IRA through the Colorado Secure Savings Program
• Paid Family and Medical Leave Insurance (FAMLI) with agency contribution
• Paid annual training

Employment Requirements

All applicants for employment with Authentic Home Care, Inc. must complete an employment application. A resume may be submitted, but a completed employment application is still required.

The employment application collects information regarding education and training, prior work experience, prior criminal convictions, and references you authorize us to contact. If hired, the employment application will become part of your personnel file.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Authentic Home Care, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, religion, gender, gender identity, age, sexual orientation, national origin, veteran status, disability status, or any other status protected by applicable law.

Authentic Home Care complies with all applicable laws concerning hiring and employment practices.

Join Our Team!

Join Authentic Home Care, Inc. in making a meaningful difference in the life of the individual we serve. If you are compassionate, dependable, and committed to providing quality care, we encourage you to apply.