Location: Great Barrington,MA, USA
The Aide enables clients to stay in their homes by monitoring and recording client condition; providing support and personal services; teaching families. Duties include but are not limited to. HOME HEALTH AIDE/PCA JOB DUTIES: - Monitors client condition by observing physical and mental condition, intake and output, and exercise. - Supports clients by providing housekeeping and laundry services; shopping for food and other household requirements; preparing and serving meals and snacks; running errands. - Assists clients by providing personal services, such as, bathing, dressing, and grooming. - Helps clients care for themselves by teaching use of cane or walker, special utensils to eat, special techniques and equipment for personal hygiene. - Helps family members care for the client by teaching appropriate ways to lift, turn, and re-position the client; advising on nutrition, cleanliness, and housekeeping. - Records client information by making entries in the client journal; notifying agency of changing or unusual conditions. - Maintains a safe, secure, and healthy client environment by following asepsis standards and procedures; maintaining security precautions; following prescribed dietary requirements and nutrition standards; - Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities. - Protects the home care agency by adhering to professional standards, home care policies and procedures, federal, state, and local requirements. - Enhances service reputation by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests; exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments. - Following Plan of Care - Record and note clients\' condition and progress. - Report changes to case manager. Skills/Qualifications: Creating a Safe, Effective Environment, Health Promotion and Maintenance, Nursing Skills, Health Care Administration, Client Services, Verbal Communication, Listening, Training, Dependability, Emotional Control, & Teamwork. A HOME HEALTH AIDE/PCA SHALL: - Bilingual a plus - Be able to physically perform the services required - Follow instructions given by the consumer or the consumer\'s conservator - Be able to report changes in the person\'s condition or needs - Maintain confidentiality - Have the ability or skills necessary to meet the consumer\'s needs as delineated in the service plan - Demonstrate ability to implement cognitive and behavioral strategies - Be able to function as a member of an interdisciplinary team - Have own reliable vehicle COMPETENCIES: All HOI positions are expected to demonstrate competency in the areas of 1) Confidentiality; 2) the Recovery Model; 3) Cultural Sensitivity; and 4) Age-appropriate Communications by utilizing the training and evaluation tools available online within the probationary period. QUALITIES NECESSARY: To perform the job successfully, an individual should possess the following qualities: - Problem Solving - Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner - Develops alternative solutions - Works well in group problem solving - Uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics - Interpersonal - Focuses on solving conflict, not blaming - Keeps emotions under control - Remains open to others\' ideas and tries new things - Oral Communication - Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations - Listens and gets clarification - Responds well to questions - Participates in meetings - Team Work - Balances team and individual responsibilities - Exhibits objectivity and openness to others\' views - Gives and welcomes feedback - Contributes to building a positive team spirit - Supports everyone\'s efforts to succeed - Ethics - Treats people with respect - Keeps commitments - Inspires the trust of others - Works with integrity and ethics - Upholds organizational values - Organizational Support - Follows policies and procedures - Completes administrative task