JOB TITLE: Caregiver
DATE: {date}
REPORTS TO: Scheduling Coordinate
A. BASIC PURPOSE
The Caregiver is responsible for all aspects of the client’s care. These responsibilities include but are not limited to activities of daily living, program implementation, behavioral monitoring, community functions, and all required documentation.
B. PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Provides client’s personal hygiene by giving or helping with showers or baths; assisting with bedpans, urinals; providing backrubs, shampoos, and shaves; and assists clients to the bathroom.
2. Provides for activities of daily living by assisting with serving meals, feeding clients as necessary; and assisting clients with ambulating, turning, and positioning.
3. Promotes client comfort by utilizing resources and materials.
4. Maintains work operations by following agency policies and procedures.
5. Protects organization's value by keeping client information confidential.
6. Serves and protects At Peace Health Care Agency by adhering to professional standards, agency policies and procedures, federal, state, and local requirements.
7. Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities; reading professional publications; participating in professional organizations; and maintaining licensure.
8. Enhances At Peace Health Care Agency’s reputation by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests; and exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments.
9. Performs all duties as assigned.
C. HUMAN RELATIONS
1. Must maintain a professional attitude and demeanor and be able to communicate effectively and relate courteously and cooperatively with clients, caregivers, family members, colleagues, supervisor, co-workers and all others.
2. 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 clients and others.
D. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS (See Attached Physical Requirements Form)
Able to frequently sit, stand, bend, lift, carry, push and pull (minimum 25 lbs.) with or without reasonable accommodations to perform the essential responsibilities of the position.
E. QUALIFICATIONS
Education
1. High school diploma or G.E.D preferred
2. Reflects ability to read, write and communicate effectively.
Experience:
1. Minimum two years of related client care experience preferred.
2. Possesses excellent communication skills (written and oral).
3. Personal life experience/history relevant to the position is acceptable as a substitute for education and/or work experiences.
Licensure, Registration and/or Certification:
1. Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation that is insured in accordance with
Pennsylvania state laws and regulations
2. Satisfactory references from employers and/or professional peers.
3. Satisfactory criminal background check.
I have read, reviewed and understand the At Peace Health Care Agency Caregiver job description roles and responsibilities dated December 15, 2021.