Description:
POSITION BENEFITS
- Competitive Pay. Starts at $18 hour
- Excellent Hours. Work Monday-Friday 8am-4pm
- Small family centered agency that encourages a work -life balance.
- Paid Time Off- Full time employees earn up to 5 weeks a year!
- Comprehensive Health Insurance Benefits (medical, dental, vision)
- Employer paid Life and Disability insurance.
- 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with Company Matching Contributions
- Mileage Reimbursement
- Free Training
- Employee referral bonuses
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
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Perform homemaking duties for patient/clients in their home or other designated facility including light housekeeping, light food shopping, errands, pick up medications from pharmacy and meal preparation.
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Report and document patient/client’s needs and responses to the appropriate Case Manager and/or Manager. Report patient/client’s change in condition or situations immediately.
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Adheres to patient/client Homemaker care plan as set up by the primary nurse/therapist while maintaining a healthy, safe environment.
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Provide non-personal care while promoting client/patient dignity and provide a calm, supportive and therapeutic environment for client/patients and their families.
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Provide excellent customer service to patients/clients.
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Utilize supplies and equipment in a cost-effective manner.
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Document adequately to ensure prevention of write-offs.
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Refer questions regarding costs of care or insurance coverage to appropriate Case Manager or Clinical Manager.
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Perform other duties as assigned.
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Adhere to guidelines that prohibit the following tasks from being performed in this role including:
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Heavy seasonal house cleaning such as washing floors, curtains, woodwork;
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The family wash or ironing;
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Dressmaking or tailoring;
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Lending or borrowing money or handling of any family business affairs;
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Administration of medications;
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Give personal address or telephone number
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Cannot transport any clients in their car.
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Perform any duties or procedures outside of this job description
Requirements:
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
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High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
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Minimum 6 months experience in a related field preferred.
REQUIRED SKILLS AND ABILITIES
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Demonstrate competency in carrying out non-personal care.
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Ability to travel required. Travel throughout central New Hampshire to observe Home Health care service and other job-related activities is required.
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Ability to function effectively as a member of a team.
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Current drivers’ license required.
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Proof of automobile insurance required.
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Ability to pass a motor vehicle background screening.
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Ability to work in an environment where latex may be present.
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Basic computer skills to complete required documentation.
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Demonstrate a positive demeanor toward staff and clients.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORK ENVIRONMENT
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Job requires some physical activities including but not limited to; sitting or standing for extended periods of time, typing, reaching, standing, walking, kneeling, lifting, fingering, grasping, feeling, talking and hearing.
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Job requires use of general office equipment including phones, copiers and computer equipment.
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Job requires light to medium physical work including the ability to exert up to 25 lbs. of force occasionally, 10 lbs. regularly.
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Job requires visual acuity including the ability to see at or within arm’s reach as well as to operate a motor vehicle.
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Job is subject to inside environmental conditions; low noise level.
