Home Care Aide - Starting At $12/Hr

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

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

Position Requirements& Competencies

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

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.

#NMARPA #indcaregiver1