Home Care Aide - Flexible Schedule

POSITION SUMMARY: This position serves a vital function in support of the company's clients, seniors and people with disabilities living independently in their homes, but who need assistance with daily tasks.

Essential Duties

• Transport client to doctor's office, grocery store and other essential errands
• Follows all Medicare, Medicaid, and HIPAA regulations and requirements
• Follow specific care plans for clients and report on completed tasks
• Assist client with the self-administration of medications
• Assist with personal care needs of the client (bathing, dressing, etc.)
• Observe and report any changes in client's condition
• Follows all Medicare, Medicaid, and HIPAA regulations and requirements
• Abides by all regulations, policies, procedures and standards
• Abides by all regulations, policies, procedures and standards
• Maintains regular, predictable, consistent attendance and is flexible to meet the needs of the department
• Provide or assist in routine house cleaning, meal preparation, and laundry
• Performs other duties as assigned
• Performs other duties as assigned
• Maintains regular, predictable, consistent attendance and is flexible to meet the needs of the department
• Maintain a high degree of confidentiality at all times due to access to sensitive information

Position Requirements& Competencies

• Must have reliable transportation; if by car, a valid driver's license and proof of insurance is required
• Ability to work with limited supervision
• Must be able to pass a criminal background check
• Nurturing and compassionate nature with the desire to care for others
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions
• Must be 18 years of age
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Reliable, energetic, self-motivated and well-organized

Addus provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

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