In-Home Care Attendant - Idaho Falls

Life A Center for Independent Living • Idaho Falls, ID

10d

About The Position

The In-Home Care Attendant assists individuals who have difficulty performing basic day-to-day activities, for example, the elderly, people with disabilities, or people suffering from chronic, or intellectual disabilities in a safe and compliant manner to provide a sense of independence in the consumer's residence.

Requirements

• Ability to work independently and meet overlapping deadlines.
• Ability to exercise initiative, critical thinking, and independent judgment.
• Must be ethical, detail-oriented and very organized.
• Excellent communication skills that are clear, compassionate, and patient.
• Familiar with aging, illness, chronic and congenital conditions adversely affecting health.
• Observes confidentiality and safeguards all consumer-related information.
• Develops a cooperative relationship and communicates effectively and professionally with consumers, families, co-workers, and referral sources.
• Experience working in diverse environments.
• Upon being hired, must complete caregiver training approved by Medicaid.
• Acceptance of the mission, philosophy, and goals of the organization.
• Ability to work with individuals to enlist the cooperation of many people to perform/achieve a common goal.
• Physically demanding job based on consumer needs.
• Occasional bending at the waist.
• Must be able to lift more than 50 pounds. (If unable, exceptions can be made according to the consumer's plan of care needs.)

Responsibilities

• Follow the approved plan of care for each consumer
• Assist consumers with ambulation and mobility around the house or outside
• Assist consumers with personal care and hygiene
• Help consumers with physical therapy exercises
• Plan and prepare meals with assistance from the consumers (when they are able)
• Assist the consumers in shopping
• Perform light housekeeping duties that consumers cannot complete on their own
• Be a pleasant and supportive companion
• Report any unusual incidents, negligence, or abuse
• Act quickly and responsibly in cases of emergency
• Perform other duties as assigned by the In-Home Care Coordinator

Benefits

• medical, dental and vision insurance
• paid holidays

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed