Caregiver

Avid Health at Home•Chicago, IL

13d•$19 - $19•Onsite

About The Position

The Caregiver is a paraprofessional member of the client care team who works under the scheduling supervision of the Client Care Coordinator and clinical supervision of a registered nurse or Clinical Manager. The role involves providing selected personal care services and limited related household tasks as part of the client’s physician-ordered plan of care.

Requirements

Current certification/registration with the Licensing Board or Department in the state of practice.
Compliance with all existing regulations and company policies.
Must meet transportation, language, and cultural requirements specific to branch needs.
Possess a sympathetic attitude toward the care of the sick.
Ability to read, write, and carry out directions.
Maturity to deal effectively with the demands of the job.

Nice To Haves

CPR preferred and may be required for some clients.
Bi-lingual – English/Spanish is a plus.

Responsibilities

Implements and provides day-to-day Activities of Daily Living (ADL) and Instrumental Activities of Daily Living (IADL) support to clients within their home as ordered by the physician’s plan of treatment and client’s plan of care.
Assists or performs personal care including baths, mouth care, denture care, skin care, foot care (no toenail cutting), grooming, and dressing/undressing activities.
Assists with elimination (toilet, commode, urinal, bedpan), transfers, and ambulation with or without mechanical aids.
Assists the client with therapy exercises under the direction of a Registered Therapist.
Assists with household tasks directly related to the client’s health, including maintaining a clean, safe, and healthy environment, planning and preparing meals according to specific dietary requirements, light housekeeping of the client’s immediate environment, and laundry of client’s bedding and clothing.
Provides assistance with shopping/grocery, errands, and appointments outside of the home.
Offers companionship and stimulation for the client, including reading, walks, and accompanying the client to appointments.
Utilizes equipment in an appropriate and safe manner.
Reminds clients for self-administration of medication (does not administer medications).
Accurately documents shift details and services within established time parameters.
Ensures the safety of clients and self by following Universal Precautions and demonstrating safe hand washing techniques.
Observes the client’s general physical, emotional, and mental status, and reports all changes, incidents, or family situation changes immediately to the agency coordinator, supervisor, and client’s designated representative.
Maintains and improves skills through attendance at staff development programs and in-service education.
Maintains confidentiality in all professional areas and considers the needs of clients, families, other employees, physicians, visitors, and the community in an informative, courteous, and compassionate manner.
Ensures all HIPAA regulations are adhered to.
Follows all agency policies and procedures.
Performs other duties as assigned.