Caregiver

at HomeCaire of Maine in Portland, Maine, United States

Job Summary: An individual who is either certified or in the process of getting certified, under PCA
supervision, provides assistance with nutritional and environmental support, personal hygiene, feeding and
dressing.
Organizational Relationship: Reports to the designated Supervisor
Qualifications:
High school Diploma or equivalent preferred.
Successful completion of a training program in caregiver skills.
One year experience preferred in the care of clients.
Shows an interest and concern for people, good judgement, and caring while dealing with the sick.
Practices good hygiene and is neat in personal appearance.
Speaks, reads, and writes and able to communicate effectively in English.
Must have successful completion of a comprehensive background check.
Responsibilities:
Perform tasks assigned by the Supervisor.
Report in writing, on agency forms, to the Supervisor on each client assignment.
Promptly reports any significant changes observed or reported in the client's condition.
Undergo supervision as required with your designated supervisor regarding client's care.
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 delegated tasks by
the Supervisor. Tasks within your scope of practice
Follow universal 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 accidents immediately to the Supervisor.
Electronic Visit Verification compliance
Follow instructions, is punctual and is at work in accordance with the clients schedule.
Follow all agency policy and procedures.
Complete in-service education annually per agency policy and state regulations.
Maintain effective communication with client, clients family members, agency supervisor and other team
members.
Other duties as assigned.