Caregivers

Job Summary:

An individual who, under qualified supervision, provides personal support services to Agency clients in their place of residence.

Organizational Relationship: Reports to the designated Supervisor

Risk Of Occupational Exposure To Blood Borne Pathogens: A: high exposure.

Qualifications:

· A High school diploma or equivalent.

· Be at least 18 years old per TN State regulation.

· Completion of a training for personal care services

· Must pass a criminal background check and other TN State Required Registry Checks.

· Be able to demonstrate:

o Language skills sufficient to read and understand instructions; prepare and maintain written reports and records;

o Language skills sufficient to communicate with the service recipient; and

o Documented training specific to meeting individual service recipient needs in the areas of self-care, household management and community living, and methodologies for service delivery. Speaks, reads, and writes and able to communicate effectively in English.

Responsibilities:

· Perform tasks assigned by the Supervisor.

· Report in writing, on agency forms, to the Supervisor on each client assignment.

· Promptly report any significant changes observed or reported in the client’s condition to the Supervisor.

· Confer as required with the Supervisor regarding client’s progress.

· Provide Personal Support services which may include:

o Assistance with bathing, grooming, dressing;

o Changing of bed and laundering the bed linens and personal clothing;

o Skin care excluding wound care;

o Care of glasses and hearing aids;

o Toileting, including use and care of bedpan, urinal, commode, toilet;

o Light cleaning in essential areas of the home;

o Meal prep, food purchasing, meal serving;

o Transporting, accompanying the client to medical appointments;

o Other services as outlined on service plan.

· Follow Standard/universal precautions/proper infection control when providing client service.

· Maintain client confidentiality per HIPAA and Agency policy guidelines.

· Perform ONLY tasks specified for each individual client on the service plan.

· Follow emergency procedures in the event of any medical or non-medical situations.

· Follow client rights at all times.

· Record each activity performed on each case on a daily basis.

· Report any incidents or client changes immediately to the Supervisor.

· Submit Daily Activity Sheets and record accurately on a timely basis (weekly).

· Follow instructions, is punctual and is at work as scheduled.

· Follow all agency policy and procedures.

· Attend in-service education annually per agency policy.

· Maintain effective communication with client, family, supervisor, and other team members. Follows instructions, is punctual and attendance is acceptable.

· Other duties as assigned.

Functional Abilities:

· Is able to carry bundles upstairs weighing up to 10 pounds.

· Must be able to stoop and bend.

· Must be able to travel to prospective client’s place of residence.

· Must be able to hear and effectively communicate in English.