Home Health Aide- NORRISTOWN AREA MANDATORY WEEKENDS
Company: Simon Haas Staffing Agency
Location: Norristown
Posted on: January 27, 2023
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Job Description:
A.BASIC PURPOSE: -Provides personal care assistant services
which entails light housekeeping or companion services in the
consumers home environment including housekeeping, meal preparation
and laundry; or sitter services and duties that may encompass
shopping and escort services and related assignments. All duties
are performed in accordance with an established care plan and under
the supervision of the Administrator. The Homemaker and Companion
observe the consumer and reports observations and documents the
same along with all services performed. -B.PRIMARY
RESPONSIBILITIES:Performs functions generally undertaken by the
natural homemaker, including such duties as preparation of meals,
laundry, and light housekeeping.Assists consumer with support
activities such as reading, playing games, writing letters and
general day-to-day support activities.Provides consumer
transportation by taking shopping or to appointments such as
doctors, hairdresser, etc.Provides and maintains safe environment
for consumer, using equipment safely and properly.Practices
universal precautions in all contacts with consumers.Maintains the
home in the optimum state of cleanliness and safety depending upon
the consumers and caregivers resources, and performs or assists
consumer/family with home maintenance activities as prescribed in
the care plan, including but not limited to, light housekeeping
(vacuuming, dusting, washing floors, making beds, doing dishes,
etc.).Monitors adequate fluid and nutrition intake of the consumer
and prepares meals.Provides and maintains safe environment for
consumer, using equipment safely and properly.Practices universal
precautions in all contacts with consumers.Respects the autonomy
and right to confidentiality of all consumers and
families.Documents care provided and response of consumer/family.
Submits documentation in a timely manner.Performs within the limits
of preparation and experience.Consistently meets or exceeds
Anastasia Care Services established service standards, functioning
according to agency policies and procedures, including
confidentiality and HIPAA.Demonstrates the highest degree of
consumer awareness by seeking out opportunities to identify and
meet the needs of internal and external consumers.Treats each
person as an individual with respect and dignity.Is receptive to
questions and criticism, and willing to offer
assistance.Demonstrates genuine concern and empathy.Consistently
performs all of the above in a friendly, courteous manner.Maintains
accountability for consumer satisfaction. - - - - - - - - - - - - -
-*** MUST KNOW HOW TO OPERATE A HOYER LIFT***C.HUMAN RELATIONS:Must
maintain a professional attitude and demeanor and be able to
communicate effectively and relate courteously and cooperatively
with consumers, caregivers, colleagues, supervisor, co-workers and
all others. -Must be able to demonstrate optimism, enthusiasm and
willingness to work constructively with other home care team
members and reflect concern for the well-being of consumers and
others.D.PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: - (See Attached Physical
Requirements Form)1.This position requires the Homemaker or
Companion to work in a variety of environments (housing styles,
cleaning and maintenance, heating and cooling) during visits to
consumers in their place of residence. -2.Visual/hearing ability
must be sufficient to comprehend written/verbal communication.3.The
Homemaker or Companion must have ability sufficient to ambulate
throughout a consumer's home, navigating stairs and other physical
barriers typical to private residences.4.The Homemaker or Companion
must be able to operate a motor vehicle and travel to and visit in
consumers homes in varying weather and road conditions.5.Must be
able to deal effectively with stress.
-E.QUALIFICATIONS:1.Education: -a.High school diploma or equivalent
recommended.2.Must pass Anastasia Care Services competency exams in
core areas of Confidentiality/HIPAA; Communication Skills;
Infection Control/Safety; Rights and Responsibilities; and
Observation, Reporting and Documentation.2.Experience:Minimum age
requirement of 18.Minimum of 1 year of direct consumer care
experience recommended with community health/home health experience
preferred.3.Licensure, Registration, and/or Certification: -a.Valid
drivers license and reliable transportation insured in accordance
withPennsylvania requirements preferred; alternate travel
arrangements will be considered.b.Satisfactory references from
employers and/or professional peers.c.Satisfactory criminal
background check. -I have read, reviewed and understand the
Homemaker/Companion job description dated 7/26/2018
Keywords: Simon Haas Staffing Agency, Philadelphia , Home Health Aide- NORRISTOWN AREA MANDATORY WEEKENDS, Healthcare , Norristown, Pennsylvania
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