Job Description

Are you looking for a position taking care of seniors in your community? As a Wesbury at Home In-home Mobile Caregiver, you will build close, trusting relationships with clients under your supervision. In-home Caregivers provide their client\xe2\x80\x99s with assistance services and attend to the personal needs and comfort in their client\'s homes as permitted under the guidelines outlined in the Pennsylvania Department of Health Home Care Agency License.

Wesbury at Home is seeking In-Home Caregivers who have completed an approved nurse aide training course and have an active PA license, but training opportunities are available. Wesbury at Home services are provided throughout Crawford County and positions are currently available throughout Crawford County. Wages are based on experience.

Wages start at $12 / hour based on experience

Job Summary

Wesbury at Home In-Home\'s licensed staff care for elderly, convalescent, or disabled persons in their client\'s home by assisting with (ADL\'s) Activities of Daily Living, (IADL\'s) Instrumental Activities of Daily Living and attending to the personal needs and comfort of the client as permitted under the guidelines outlined in the Pennsylvania Department of Health Home Care Agency License.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: * Provides care defined as ADL\'s which refer to daily self-care activities that include but are not limited to; bathing, showering, dressing, grooming, oral care, toileting, incontinence product management, transferring, walking, climbing stairs, assistance with eating to clients in their place of residence.

• Provides care defined as IADL\'s which are functions that let an individual live independently in a community, which include but are not limited to; cooking, assisting with self-administered medications, using the phone or other forms of communication, housework, doing laundry, ironing, changing bed linens, shopping for food or clothing.
• Purchases, prepares, and serves food for client and other members of the family following special prescribed diets.
• Accompanies ambulatory clients outside the home, serving as a guide, companion and aide to appointments, social events or religious activities.
• Entertains client with activities such as reading aloud, playing cards or games, surfing the internet or reminiscence and conversation.
• Performs variety of miscellaneous duties as requested and running errands.
• Maintains records of services performed and of apparent condition of client.
• Other duties required determined by clients individual care plan.
• Maintains client confidentiality at all times as dictated by HIPAA regulations.
• Attends in-service educations programs as assigned/required
• Maintains a high level of communication with HCBS Coordinator regarding scheduling changes, requests for time off, and all client requests, conditions, changes and/or concerns
• Provides excellent customer service to not only the client but also to the family and friends of the client, representing Wesbury in a professional manner at all times.

Non Essential Duties and Responsibilities: * Required to work rotating and split shifts.

• Required to attend HCBS Departmental Meetings.
• All other duties as assigned.

Working Conditions:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those and employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to outside weather conditions. The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; extreme cold and extreme heat. The noise level in the work environment is usually very quiet. Prolonged standing and walking, repeated bending, squatting, stooping, kneeling, and crouching. The use of hands to finger, handle or feel; reach with hands and arms. Exposure to client elements including infection, odors and to peculiarities in behavior and reactions of the clients. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move or support more than 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception ability to adjust focus.

Qualifications Necessary to Perform Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required

High School graduate preferred

Previous in home care or nursing home experience preferred

Completion of state approved Nurse Aide training course and must have an active Certified Nursing Assistant License or deemed competent to be placed on the Pennsylvania Nurse Aide registry within four months from date of hire

Certification in CPR and First Aid

Valid Pennsylvania Drivers License

Working knowledge of computers, internet usage and word processing software

Customer Service Competency: Manages difficult or emotional customer relations; responds promptly to customer needs, solicits customer feedback to improve service, responds to requests for service and assistance.

Problem Solving- Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; gather and analyzed information skillfully; develop alternative solutions; works well in group problem solving situations; uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics

Time Management Skills

Interpersonal Skills- Focuses on solving conflict, not blaming; maintains confidentiality; listens to others without interrupting; keeps emotions under control; remains open to others\' ideas and tries new things

Professionalism- Approaches others in a tactful manner; reacts well under pressure; treats others with respect and consideration; accepts responsibility for own actions; maintains a professional appearance

Dependable- Is consistently at work on time. Ensures work responsibilities are covered. Arrives at meeting and appointments on time. Follows instructions, keeps commitments; commits to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals; completes tasks

Supervision Given:

This job holds no supervisory responsibilities.

Supervision Received:

Under the supervision of the Vice President of Home and Community Based Services

Resident File Accessibility:

None

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