In-Home Aide

Overview
Performs custodial/personal care activities for clients according to their individualized plan of care and as directed by the licensed nurse. The scheduling for this position is PRN.

Essential Functions/Duties and Responsibilities

• Consistently follows client care plans when providing care/assistance
• Toilets/assists in bowel and bladder needs: gives bedpans, urinals, assists with toilet/bedside commode use, changes incontinent briefs all with attention to perineal/skin care
• Assists with meals and feeds clients, monitors feeding to include in between meal nourishments, supplements, ice water, measuring intake and output, calorie count, determining percentage of meals eaten
• Provides preventative care to include ROM, positioning and repositioning, appropriate application of safety device
• Ambulates/assists in ambulation to include safe transfer (transfer belts) and use of assistive devices (walkers, canes, wheelchairs)
• Interacts with and motivates clients to participate in planned activities, emphasizing independence
• Answers clients’ call and requests promptly
• Reports observations of client to the home care supervisor to assure professional assessment

• Knows and respects the clients’ rights, which includes reinforcing and protecting each clients’ self- image
• Utilizes resources, materials and equipment in a safe and efficient manner
• Assists in maintaining a safe and attractive environment for clients and co-workers
• Works effectively as a team member, which includes communicating effectively with co-workers, maintaining shift reporting and orientation of new employees
• Accepts reassignment (consistent with qualifications) as needed to provide necessary care for all clients
• Demonstrates dependability by being punctual; maintains scheduled attendance
• Supports and adheres to safety and infection control policies and procedures
• Attends inservice training and continuing education programs provided – no fewer than 12 hours/year
• Performs routine housekeeping duties including straightening and maintaining service areas and resident rooms
• Knows and is able to initiate fire and disaster plans
• Other duties as assigned
• C.A.R.E. First! Centered Around Residents’ Experience. Employee exemplifies this in all aspects of the job.

Qualifications

• High school graduate or equivalent.
• Successful completion of a state approved nurse aid program.
• Current listing on the North Carolina Nurse Aid Registry.
• Long term care or geriatric experience preferred
• Must be able to read and write English, follow directions (oral and written) and communicate with residents and staff.