Caregiver

Avid Health at Home•Fairview Heights, IL

20d•Onsite

About The Position

The Caregiver is a paraprofessional member of the client care team who provides selected personal care services and limited related household tasks. The work is provided in the client’s home, as part of the client’s plan of care and under a physician’s order. The Caregiver works under the scheduling supervision of the Client Care Coordinator and clinical supervision of a registered nurse, Clinical Manager. The position is non-exempt, with hours varying on a case-by-case basis.

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 lift, push, pull, and carry a minimum of 25 pounds.
Ability to stoop and bend for up to 2.5 hours per 8-hour shift.

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