Job Summary:

Primary function is to provide personal assistant services to the client in their place of residence; to assist in providing a safe and clean environment, work cooperatively with client and family and share observations and problems with the supervisor.

Job Qualifications:

Education:

At least 18 years of age, must either be a high school graduate or enrolled in a vocational education program.

Licensure:

Must have a current driver's license or reliable transportation to travel to travel to assignments.

Experience:

If at least 18 years of age, has proof of competency through education and/or experience or demonstrated competency to perform tasks as assigned. If under age of 18, must successfully demonstrate competency to perform tasks assigned.

Skills:

Must be able to read and write in English and follow written and verbal instructions in English effectively. Competent to preform tasks assigned by supervisor. Demonstrates interest in welfare of ill and elderly. Competency Evaluation Skills Checklist and written Skills Test required when performing G-tube feedings.

Criminal History:

Must agree to pass a criminal history check and Employee Misconduct Registry check.

Environmental and Working Conditions:

Works in client's residences in various conditions, possible exposure to blood and body fluids and infectious diseases; ability to work flexible schedule, ability to travel locally; some exposure to unpleasant weather.

Physical and Mental Effort:

Prolonged standing and walking required. Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and move clients. Requires working under stressful conditions to meet deadlines, to identify client's needs, to make quick decisions and meet client/family psychosocial needs. Requires hand-eye coordination and manual dexterity. Ability to utilize durable medical equipment in the home.