Home Care Companion

POSITION SUMMARY:

Home Care Companions provide service to individuals in their own homes and communities who need assistance caring for themselves because of old age, sickness, disability and/or other inflictions. Home care may include light housecleaning, laundry, meal preparation, transportation, companionship, respite, and advice on such things as nutrition, cleanliness, and household activities. Home Care Companions are responsible for ensuring that service is delivered in a caring and respectful manner, in accordance with relevant Agency policies and industry standards. The Home Care Companion reports to the Clinical Director.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

 · Ensuring a safe and therapeutic environment.

· Monitoring clients' conditions; reporting changes to Clinical Nursing Director.

· Answer client questions about self-care techniques and give instructions that will assist family, client, and family/support in providing care.

· Making home visits to clients living in designated territories.

· Perform light homemaking assistance, including help with personal laundry, meal preparation, and food shopping, running errands.

· Accurately document observations, interventions, and evaluations pertaining to client care management and services provided, utilizing medical records.

· Able to speak, write, read, and comprehend English.

· Provide companionship, friendship, and emotional support.

· Accompany clients to recreational/social events and/or appointments.

· Participate on the Care Team by providing input and making suggestions.

· Ensure service is delivered in accordance with Integrity Hearts Health Services policies, procedures, and industry standards.

· Monitor supplies and resources.

· Carry out assigned tasks on clients and follow Home Care Plans.

· Ability to travel to cases, as assigned.

EDUCATION:

· High School Diploma or GED Equivalent

· Minimum one year work experience (does not need to be healthcare related) 

LICENSING & CERTIFICATION:

· Basic Life Support (BLS) – American Heart Association

· Possess a valid state driver’s license or valid identification card and automobile liability insurance if applicable 

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

· Lifting/Carrying (0-50 lbs.):

· Lifting/Carrying (50-100 lbs.)

· Push/Pull (0-50 lbs.)

· Push/Pull (50-100 lbs.)

· Stoop/Kneel

· Crawling

· Climbing

· Balance

· Bending

· Sitting

· Walking

· Standing

 This is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, or working conditions associated with the job. Employees may be required to perform other job-related duties as required by their supervisor, subject to reasonable accommodation.