JOB SUMMARY:

The Companion is a paraprofessional, providing services in the home for clients under the direct supervision of a qualified supervisor.

Companion services include support, encouragement, companionship, respite breaks for family or caregivers, and provision of and instruction in reporting of changes in the client's situation. The Companion is assigned to a client by the coordinator and follows a written plan of service.

Organizational Relationship: The Companion reports directly to a qualified supervisor

Risk Of Occupational Exposure To Blood Borne Pathogens: C: no exposure

QUALIFICATIONS:

-Will have a minimum of one (1) year experience Under direction of an RN

-STNA(Active or Expired okay)

-CNA certificate (Bring It)

-Proof of 30 Hours of pre-servicr training.

Must be able to read, write in English and follow instructions.

Selected on the basis of such factors as: an interest in people, tact, a history of emotional stability, dependability in employment, neatness in appearance and practices, good personal hygiene, and good judgment.

Must have a criminal background check and current CPR certification.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

The duties consist of a combination of activities, which include, but are not limited to:

Provide respite breaks for family or caregivers.

Provide assistance with reading and writing correspondence and publications.

Observation and feedback to the coordinator/ supervisor on client's behavior, mood, and adjustment in the home.

Notifies superior of any safety issues.

Being supportive and encouragement during periods of loneliness, depressions, bereavement etc.

The Companion performs duties according to a written assignment:

Follows the plan of service for tasks.

Records observations and tasks and signs each entry on the appropriate form for each visit made.

Communicates on a weekly basis or more often as necessary with the supervisor.

Immediately reports emergency situations by phone to supervisor or office.

Keeps an accurate time and mileage report.

Follows assignments and regulations.

Follows specific office orders for each client.

Uses policy manual as guidelines.

Works within the organizational channel of authority and knows the area of responsibility of all other team members.

Wears appropriate clothing and ID badge when at work.

Confirming on a weekly basis, the scheduling of visits with the Supervisor, to coordinate necessary visits with other personnel.

Notifying the Agency of absences due to illness, emergency leave, normal vacation periods, or special professional meetings, which will affect agreed service with the Agency.

Other duties as assigned.

FUNCTIONAL ABILITIES:

Must be able to read 12 point or larger type.

Must be able to hear and speak in English.

Must be able to stoop and bend.

Must be able to travel to prospective clients' residences.

Must be able to carry bundles weighing up to 10 pounds, upstairs.

JOB SUMMARY:

The homemaker is a paraprofessional employee, trained to provide, home maintenance services for clients under the direct supervision of the supervisor.

Homemaking services include dietary management, household services essential to the client's health and wellbeing, and provision of and instruction in reporting of signs, symptoms, and/or changes in the client's condition. The homemaker is assigned to a client by the coordinator and is given a written plan of service.

Organizational Relationship: The Homemaker reports directly to the qualified Supervisor

Risk Of Occupational Exposure To Blood Borne Pathogens: B: limited exposure

QUALIFICATIONS:

-Will have a minimum of one (1) year experience Under direction of an RN

-STNA(Active or Expired okay)

-CNA certificate (Bring It)

-Proof of 30 Hours of pre-servicr training.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

The duties consist of a combination of activities, which include, but are not limited to:

Shopping with an effort to economize and preparation of nutritious and appetizing meals.

Assisting with simple health care routines such as reminders to maintain diet restriction, medication regimen, and recommended exercises and cueing to take meds.

Observation, and feedback to the coordinator/ supervisor on client's behavior, mood.

Being supportive and encouragement during periods of loneliness, depressions, bereavement etc.

Providing routine housekeeping tasks, which are required.

Caring for clothing, washing, drying, folding and putting away.

The homemaker performs duties according to a written assignment:

Follows the plan of service for housekeeping tasks.

Records observations and tasks and signs each entry on the appropriate visit form on each visit.

Communicates on a weekly basis or more often as necessary with the supervisor.

Immediately reports emergency situations by phone to supervisor or office.

Keeps an accurate time and mileage report.

Follows assignments and regulations.

Follows specific office orders for each client.

Uses homemaker policy manual as guidelines.

Works within the organizational channel of authority and knows the area of responsibility of all other team members.

Wears appropriate clothing and ID badge when at work.

Confirming on a weekly basis, the scheduling of visits with the Supervisor to coordinate necessary visits with other personnel.

Notifying the Agency of absences due to illness, emergency leave, normal vacation periods, or special professional meetings, which will affect agreed service with the Agency.

Other duties as assigned.

FUNCTIONAL ABILITIES:

Must be able to read 12 point or larger type.

Must be able to hear and speak in a manner understood by most people.

Must be able to stoop and bend.

Must be able to travel to prospective clients' residences.

Must be able to carry bundles weighing up to 10 pounds, upstairs.

DescriptioJOB SUMMARY:

An individual who, under professional supervision, provides assistance with nutritional and environmental support, personal hygiene, feeding and dressing.

Organizational Relationship: Reports to the qualified Supervisor

QUALIFICATIONS:

-Will have a minimum of one (1) year experience Under direction of an RN

-STNA(Active or Expired okay)

-CNA certificate (Bring It)

-Proof of 30 Hours of pre-servicr training.

Speaks, reads, and writes and able to communicate effectively in English.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Perform tasks assigned by the Supervisor.

Report in writing, on agency forms, to the Supervisor on each client assignment.

Promptly report any significant changes observed or reported in the client's condition to the Supervisor.

Confer as required with the Supervisor regarding client's progress.

Provide Personal Care services which may include

assistance with bathing

getting in and out of bed

teeth, mouth, denture and hair care

assistance with mobility and ambulation including use of walker, cane or crutches

changing of bed and laundering the bed linens and personal clothing

skin care excluding wound care

care of glasses and hearing aids

assistance with dressing and undressing

toileting, including use and care of bedpan, urinal, commode, toilet

light cleaning in essential areas of the home during personal care activities

meal prep, food purchasing, meal serving

simple transfers, including bed to chair or wheelchair and reverse

accompanying the client to obtain medical diagnosis and treatment

other as outlined on service plan.

Follow Standard precautions/proper infection control when providing client service.

Maintain client confidentiality per HIPAA and Agency policy guidelines.

Perform ONLY tasks specified for each individual client on the service plan.

Follow emergency procedures in the event of any medical or non-medical situations.

Follow client rights at all times.

Record each activity performed on each case on a daily basis.

Report any incidents or client changes immediately to the Supervisor.

Submit Daily Activity Sheets and record accurately on a timely basis (weekly).

Follow instructions, is punctual and is at work as scheduled.

Follow all agency policy and procedures.

Attend in-service education annually per agency policy.

Maintain effective communication with client, family, supervisor and other team members.

Follows instructions, is punctual and attendance is acceptable.

Other duties as assigned.

FUNCTIONAL ABILITIES:

Is able to lift, turn and transfer clients weighting up to 150+ pounds.

Is able to carry bundles upstairs weighing up to 10 pounds.

Must be able to stoop and bend.

Must be able to travel to prospective client's place of residence.

Must be able to hear and effectively communicate in English.

JOB SUMMARY

Maintaining accurate, complete health care records and reports.

Administering medications to patients and monitoring them for side effects and reactions.

Prescribing assistive medical devices and related treatments.

Recording patient vital signs and medical information.

Ordering medical diagnostic and clinical tests.

Monitoring, reporting, and recording symptoms or changes in patient conditions.

Administering non-intravenous medications.

Assessing, implementing, planning, or evaluating patient nursing care plans by working with healthcare team members.

Modifying patient health treatment plans as indicated by patient conditions and responses.

Qualifications

Pass the National Council Licensure Examination or NCLEX-RN.

Current state licensure as a registered nurse and BLS certification required.

Ability to effectively communicate with patients, families, physicians.

Basic computer skills.

Professional, friendly attitude.

JOB SUMMARY

• Monitor patient’s vitals and record them in their file

• Maintain the cleanliness and comfort of each patient, including bathing, feeding and dressing

• Assist nursing and medical staff with basic medical tasks, such as administering medication

• Update patient records in a confidential manner

• Evaluate the patient’s wellbeing, reporting any needs to medical staff

• Explain treatments to patients and families

• Change dressings and bandages, ensuring patients are healing properly

• Move patients from wheelchairs, beds and gurneys

Qualifications

LPN current state licensure and BLS certification required.

Ability to effectively communicate with patients, families, physicians.

Basic computer skills.

Professional, friendly attitude.

JOB SUMMARY:

Completes intake referral form when is unavailable. Promptly delivers referral to the supervisor immediately after completion.

Organizational Relationship: Reports to the qualified Supervisor

Risk of Occupational Exposure To Blood Borne Pathogens: C: no exposure

QUALIFICATIONS:

High School graduate.

At least one year working experience, prefer in health care setting.

Excellent communication skills.

Must have criminal background check.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Answers phones, receives all intake information.

Takes telephone referral information when appropriate.

Handles all matters related to referrals, with the exception of issues that require professional/service delivery judgment.

Advise Supervisor of all new cases to be serviced.

Documents and reports to Supervisor when there is a change in client status, change in service requirement, change in employee assigned to case and any unsatisfactory performance.

Participates in the evaluation of field staff in regard to punctuality, reliability, assignments and related matters.

Telemarketing Agency services.

Is productive and uses time efficiently.

Follows instructions, is punctual and attendance is acceptable.

Cooperates with supervisor and with client/family.

Is self-reliant and plans appropriately.

Shows interest, asks questions and seeks information.

Other duties as required.

FUNCTIONAL ABILITIES:

Must be able to read 12 point or larger type.

Must be able to lift and stoop effectively so as to be able to perform the above listed responsibilities.

Must be able to hear adequately with no more than an amplifier on the phone and to speak in a manner understood by most persons.

Must be able to read, write and maintains simple records in English

Computer literate or willing to learn.