JOB DESCRIPTION

Purpose: To provide for the comfort, safety and general well-being of the clients receiving in-home care services from Your Neighborhood Connection (YNC). The Caregiver plays a vital role in the organization. He/she is the front line, the voice acting as a representative of YNC and, therefore this individual must be:

Reliable Compassionate Flexible Trustworthy Respectful Patient Confident Capable

Essential Functions / Job Duties: The following duties are considered essential to the job. Qualified individuals must have the ability, with or without reasonable accommodations, to perform the following duties, which is not an all-inclusive listing of responsibilities, but a general sampling of standard duties:

• Ability to read, understand and perform services as outlined in the Client Service Plan, which details the services to be provided for an in-home care client.
• Assists clients with required ADLs (Activities of Daily Living) which will include hands-on services:
  1. Personal hygiene: hair care, oral care , peri care
  2. Bathing: shower, tub or sink; utilizing safety devices and protocol as required
  3. Toileting: assistance with bladder (incontinency) and/or bowel issues (adult briefs); including ambulatory support to/from the bathroom, helping to safely sit and stand.
  4. Ambulation assistance; i.e. wheelchair, gait belt, walker, cane.
  5. Safe transfer assistance; i.e. to/from bed, chair, wheelchair, etc. as required.
  6. Knowledge of what to do in an emergency situation
  7. Safely transport client in personal vehicle/ client or company vehicle, if an approved driver
• Provide companionship, including but not limited to, walking, exercise, assistance with errands, shopping and accompaniment to appointments, etc.
• Assistance with light housekeeping duties; i.e. laundry, changing bed linens, vacuuming, taking out trash bringing in the mail, etc.
• Assistance with meal preparation, plant and pet care as needed.
• Monitor food expirations, provide medication reminders.

Secondary Functions/Job Duties: The following are secondary to the essential functions listed above:

• Maintains safety and health rules by participating in training along with implanting and following protocols related to OSHA and CDC regulations and Your Neighborhood Connection Standards, as required.
• Amends and participates in staff meetings, projects, special committees and mandatory training as required.

Education & Knowledge Requirements: Specific education, training, certification and/or licensure.

Successful completion of Your Neighborhood Connections Direct Care Staff Person Training Course and Competency Exam; both of which are to be completed prior to the first day of any client service

Required:

• Valid PA Driver’s License
• Motor Vehicle Record – Driving History Clearance
• Proof of Sufficient Auto Insurance Coverage

Essential Job-Related Abilities:

• Ability to read, write, speak and understand the English language.
• Ability to successfully complete the necessary physical movements for safe client transfers.
• Ability to complete and maintain documentation regarding client’s status.
• Ability to push, pull, stand, climb, sit and kneel with ease.
• Ability to be both physically and mentally fit to handle the demands of a caregiver.
• Strong interpersonal, communication and listen