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Caregiver

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Caregiver Job Description

 

Summary of Responsibilities:

The Caregivers provide personal care and household assistance to clients in their own homes.  The Caregiver works under the supervision of the Administrator/Care Manager and is assigned specific tasks through the homecare Plan of Care.

 

Principal Duties and Responsibilities:

 

1. Follows the homecare Plan of Care developed for each client by Heartsong Homecare Cooperative.

2. Assists clients with personal care, which may include: bathing, shampooing, shaving, toileting, dressing, transfers, ambulation and positioning.

3. Performs household services essential to the client’s safety and care including: laundry, meal preparation, housekeeping, transportation and shopping.

4. Performs only the tasks defined in the homecare Plan of Care for the client, and observes, documents, and reports any changes in the client’s condition.  May assist with medication reminders as indicated in the homecare Plan of Care.

5. Reports to the Administrator/Care Manager any changes in the client’s mental or physical condition as well as changes in the client’s need for care.

6. Follows Heartsong Homecare Cooperative’s policies and procedures.

7. Meets the requirements for submission of time sheets and Documentation of Services reports.

8. Respects the rights of clients, families, or client representatives to have different beliefs, opinions, cultures and customs.

9. Attends orientation and in-service training as required by Heartsong Homecare Co-op.

10. Maintains a professional demeanor and attitude in the client’s presence and home.

11. Participates in employee meetings and client care team meetings.

12. Fulfills other tasks as assigned by the Administrator/Care Manager.

 

Qualifications and Job Knowledge/Skills include:

1. At least eighteen (18) years of age.

2. Fluent in both written and spoken English and able to read, write, understand, and follow directions provided for client care.

3. Ability to safely transfer clients from bed, chair, commode and shower.

4. Ability to assist clients with ambulation within the client home or outside of the home.

5. Able to pass a Washington State Patrol criminal background check, BCCU background check and fingerprint check and other pre-employment checks.

6. A minimum of one (1) year of verifiable any type of work experience. 

7. Ability and willingness to provide care for people from various backgrounds without regard to age, race, religion, gender, veteran status, national origin, culture, sexual orientation, marital status or disability.

8. Displays honesty and professionalism with high ethical standards.

9. Possesses maturity, flexibility, good judgment and creative problem-solving skills.

10. Has a proven history of being organized and managing time effectively.

11. Demonstrates the ability to work independently and as a collaborative team member.

12. Ability to communicate effectively and establish positive and productive relationships with office staff, clients, client representatives and other providers/professionals.

13. Successful completion of orientation to HHC policies and procedures.

14. Successful completion of initial and continuing State training requirements.

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Personnel Policy

It is the policy of Heartsong Homecare Cooperative to base hiring and job performance decisions solely on an individual's ability to perform essential job functions.  Persons with disabilities are eligible for this or any position provided they can perform those functions with reasonable accommodation.