Personal Care Assistant - Concierge - Dayton Area

Capital Health Care Network•Dublin, OH

50d

About The Position

A Personal Care Assistant is a non licensed member of the home health care team who assists the client with the tasks of daily living as outlined in a written care plan that is established and kept in the client's home. Personal Caregivers / Aides are supervised by the Executive Director at this agency and receive scheduling direction from the agency staffing Coordinator. At Capital Health Care Network, our company culture is built on the following seven essential skills of teamwork: Active Listening: Team members listen to each other's ideas. They are observed validating ideas through active listening and "piggy-backing" (or building) off each other's ideas. Communication: Team members communicate. They are observed interacting, discussing, and posing questions in an effort to fortify understanding and dispel miscommunication. Persuading: Team members use persuasion. They are observed exchanging, defending, and rethinking ideas with the greater good in mind. Respecting: Team members respect the opinions of others. They are observed encouraging and supporting others' ideas and efforts. Helping: Team members help. They are observed offering assistance to each other. Sharing: Team members share. They are observed sharing ideas, information and influence. Participating: Team members participate. They are observed participating in social media, campaigns, and projects.

Requirements

A Personal Care Assistant must have experience which is verifiable through references, and must complete this agency's employment and certification process.
Must be at least 18 years of age.
Must be physically able to perform the duties of the position.
Must exhibit mature responsible behavior, and understand the need for patient confidentiality.
Must be able to read, write and speak English.
Must be able to follow direction and accurately report any changes in client's condition.
Must have available reliable transportation to and from assignments.

Responsibilities

Planning and preparing meals according to specific dietary requirements of the client.
Maintaining a safe, clean and healthy environment through light housekeeping including changing bed linens, dusting and vacuuming, cleaning kitchen and bathroom, and laundry.
Providing companionship and stimulation for the client including reading, walks, etc.; and accompanying the client to doctors or other appointments.
Grocery shopping or other errands when needed.
Performing other housekeeping tasks as indicated in the care plan.
Participating in in service education programs.
House Sitting Services
Pet sitting Services
Recording pertinent information pertaining to the client's care.
Reminding clients to take medication at the appropriate time.
Planning and preparing meals according to specific dietary requirements of the client, and if necessary, feeding the client.
Assisting the client with exercises.
Assisting or performing personal care including hair care, oral hygiene, bathing, grooming, and dressing.
Assisting with ambulation with or without mechanical aids.
Assisting with routine bodily functions: Example, toileting.
Maintaining a safe, clean and healthy environment through light housekeeping including changing bed linens, dusting and vacuuming, cleaning kitchen and bathroom, and laundry.
Providing companionship and stimulation for the client including reading, walks, etc.; and accompanying the client to doctors or other appointments.
Grocery shopping or other errands when needed.
Performing other housekeeping tasks as indicated in the care plan.