In-home Caregiver - Happier at Home NC
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Join a company that truly cares about their clients and caregivers!
Happier at Home - Eastern North Carolina is looking for a passionate Caregiver that will be providing hands on services in the home for clients under the direct supervision of a qualified supervisor. In Home Aide services may include personal care tasks, supervision of the client’s activities, home management, meal prep, companionship or respite breaks for family or caregivers.
Organizational Relationship: reports directly to the Service Supervisor
Risk of Occupational Exposure to Blood-Borne Pathogens: A: high exposure
Qualifications:
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Prefer high school graduate or equivalent.
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Prefer one year experience in the provision of care/services to clients in home care setting.
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Must have a criminal background check, other required checks, Nurse Aide Registry & current CPR certification.
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Must be able to read, write in English and follow instructions.
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A current driver's license and reliable transportation is required.
Responsibilities:
The duties consist of a combination of activities, which include, but are not limited to:
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Personal care tasks including assist with mobility, bathing/shower, toileting, dressing, eating, continent needs.
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Help with prescribed exercises that the client and In-Home Aide have been taught by a health care practitioner
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Provide or assist with ADL’s
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Perform IADL’s that are essential to the client’s care at home; and record and report changes in the client’s condition, family situation or needs to the health care practitioner
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Assist client with self-administration of medications that are ordered by a health care practitioner or other person authorized by state law to prescribe
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Supervision of client’s activities.
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Home management tasks.
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Other tasks as assigned within the scope of their role.
Performs duties according to the written Plan of Care:
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Follows the Plan of Care as written, advises Service supervisor if not able to.
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Documents each visit per Agency policy.
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Communicates ongoing with the Service Supervisor.
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Immediately reports emergency situations by phone to supervisor or office.
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Keeps an accurate time and mileage report.
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Follows assignments and regulations.
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Uses policy manual as guideline for service.
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Works within the organizational channel of authority.
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Wears appropriate clothing and ID badge when at work.
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Participate in the Agency QA Committee.
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Notifying the Agency of absences due to illness, emergency leave, normal vacation periods, or applicable meetings, which will affect agreed service with the Agency.
Functional Abilities:
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Must be able to read 12-point or larger type.
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Must be able to hear and speak in English.
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Must be able to stoop and bend.
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Must be able to travel to prospective clients’ residences.
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Must be able to carry bundles weighing up to 10 pounds, upstairs.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: $11.00 - $15.00 per hour
Benefits:
Schedule:
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Day shift
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Evening shift
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Overnight shift
Work Location: In person
