POSITION SUMMARY: This position will provide basic care to clients, as well as assist them in daily activities/tasks outlined in a written care plan that is established by the Administrator or CSS and is kept in the client's home. *ESSENTIAL DUTIES:*

Record pertinent information pertaining to the

client's care.

Remind clients to take medication at the appropriate tim

e.

Plan and prepare meals according to specific dietary req

uirements of the

clien

t, and if necessary, feeding the client.

Assist the client with therapy exercises under the direction of a Registered Therapist.

Assist or perform personal care including h

air care,

oral hygiene, bathing, groomin

g,

and dressing.

Assist with ambulation

with or

without mechanical aids.

Assist with routine bo

dily functions such as assisting clients with toileting.

Maint

ain a safe, clean and healthy environment through light housekeeping including chan

ging bed linens, dusting and vacuu

ming, clea

ning kitchen and bathroom, pro

vi

ding and empt

ying bed pans and laundry.

Provide companionship and stimulation for the client inclu

ding reading, walks, et

c.; and accompanying the client to doctors

or other appointments.

Turn or reposition pa

tients who are bedridden.

Examine patient for bruises, blood in urine or other injuries/wound

s.

Take

client's

vital signs and recording input and outpu

t.

Observe and report change

s in

client's condi

tion to the Agency Director or Service Coordinator.

Accurately prepare daily records and submitting them to the office by date due.

Participates i

n i

n-service educa

tion programs.

Maint

ain a high degree of confiden

tiality at all times due to access to sensitive informatio

n.

Maintain regular, pre

dictable, consistent attendance and is flexible to meet the needs of the agency.

Follow all Me

dicare, Me

dicaid, and HIPAA regul

ations and requirements.

Abide by all regulations, policies, procedures and standards.

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