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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
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  • 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.
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