PRN Weekends Required (Greenup/Ashland)

Avid Health At Home • Grayson, KY

13d • Onsite

About The Position

Avid Health is hiring multiple Caregivers for PCA/HHA or CNA work providing personalized in-home care. Caregivers are paraprofessional members of the client care team. They work under the scheduling supervision of the Client Care Coordinator and the clinical supervision of a registered nurse or Clinical Manager. Services are provided according to a physician’s order and the client’s plan of care.

The role provides day-to-day Activities of Daily Living (ADL) and Instrumental Activities of Daily Living (IADL) support, personal care, and limited household assistance in clients’ homes. The Caregiver also observes and reports changes in clients’ condition, accurately documents services, maintains client safety and confidentiality, and follows agency policies and HIPAA requirements. Work hours vary by case.

Requirements

• Current certification or registration with the Licensing Board or Department in the state of practice.
• Compliance with applicable regulations and company policies.
• 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.
• Ability to meet transportation, language, and cultural requirements specific to branch needs.
• Ability to sit, stand, and walk on variable surfaces, and occasionally climb ramps or stairs or use foot controls.
• Ability to use hands for tasks including operating hand controls, gripping, and handling objects; and to reach beyond the body’s midline, overhead, or at chest level when needed.
• Required vision abilities include close, distance, and peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
• Ability to lift, push, pull, and carry at least 25 pounds.
• Ability to stoop and bend for up to 2.5 hours per 8-hour shift.
• Use universal safety precautions when performing assigned tasks.

Nice To Haves

• CPR certification is preferred and may be required for some clients.
• Bilingual English/Spanish skills are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day ADL and IADL support in clients’ homes as directed by the physician’s plan of treatment and client’s plan of care.
• Assist clients with personal care, including bathing, mouth and denture care, skin and foot care (without toenail cutting), grooming, dressing, and undressing.
• Assist with toileting and use of commodes, urinals, or bedpans; transfers; and ambulation, with or without mechanical aids.
• Assist clients with therapy exercises under the direction of a Registered Therapist.
• Perform household tasks directly related to the client’s health, including maintaining a clean, safe, and healthy environment; preparing meals according to dietary requirements and feeding when necessary; light housekeeping; and laundering client bedding and clothing.
• Assist with shopping, groceries, errands, and appointments outside the home.
• Provide companionship and stimulation, including reading and walks, and accompany clients to doctors’ or other appointments.
• Use equipment appropriately and safely.
• Remind clients to self-administer medication; do not administer medications.
• Accurately document shift details and services within established time parameters.
• Ensure client and personal safety, follow Universal Precautions, and use safe hand-washing techniques.
• Observe clients’ general physical, emotional, and mental status and promptly report changes in condition, family situation, or incidents to the agency coordinator, supervisor, and designated representative as instructed.
• Maintain and improve skills through staff development programs and required in-service education.
• Maintain confidentiality and interact courteously and compassionately with clients, families, employees, physicians, visitors, and community members.
• Adhere to HIPAA regulations and agency policies and procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical insurance with company contribution for eligible full-time employees working 30 or more hours.
• Dental insurance for eligible full-time employees working 30 or more hours.
• Vision insurance for eligible full-time employees working 30 or more hours.
• Life and AD&D insurance for eligible full-time employees working 30 or more hours.
• Short- and long-term disability insurance for eligible full-time employees working 30 or more hours.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed