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About UsFor more than 30 years, O'Connell's has been a reliable source of home care for individuals, families, and community facilities. Founded in 1987 by Fran O’Connell, the goal for our agency back then, and still today, is to provide a level of personalized care that helps restore our patients’ enjoyment for life and overall well-being. We are committed to providing the best possible care for our clients so that they can remain active members of the community and continue to thrive well into their elder years. Why O’Connell’s? O’Connell’s is a family-owned business that continues to breed a family-oriented culture. The team we have here is bright, passionate and dedicated to growing our agency to a new level of success in the coming years. We take great pride in the workplace that we built which is oftentimes described as fun, efficient and progressive; and we need new team players who can look beyond the tactical day to day to the big picture future of O’Connell Care at Home. If any of that sounds exciting to you, then please keep reading into the details of the job description below! The Position We are looking for a home care aide which is a trained paraprofessional who works under the direction of a licensed nurse to assist in personal care, homemaking and health management in order to provide exceptional comfort, care and safety to our clients in their home. Performance Responsibilities As a Home Care Aide, you will assist clients with personal care and home management tasks as directed by the care plan and within scope of certification. Including, but not limited to the following: Ensures quality and safe delivery of personal care under the supervision of a licensed nurse. Monitors client health conditions and records appropriate information. Performs household tasks such as light housework, laundry, shopping and meal preparation. Clearly and appropriately communicates any changes in client’s status to appropriate staff person. Always maintains standard precautions including proper use of personal protective equipment. Respects client’s privacy and maintains client confidentiality. Establishes and maintains therapeutic relationships with clients and maintains professional boundaries. Utilizes proper body mechanics. To ensure quality and safety in the delivery of all client care and services. To maintain a professional demeanor that reflects the agency philosophy and standards. To maintain client confidentiality, accurate records and submit all required documentation to agency on a timely basis. To provide accurate availability and adhere to agency availability policy. To report any suspected elder abuse promptly. Minimum Qualifications Demonstrates ability to read, write and speak English in order to maintain accurate records and to understand and carry out directions. High school diploma or completion of GED required. Has successfully completed state approved training for PCHM, CHHA and/or CNA. Demonstrates competency in all skills required for level of certification. Is flexible, sensitive and responsive to the needs of others. Is reliable, punctual, and manages time well. Demonstrates maturity and ability to deal effectively with stress and job demands including emergencies. Has good observation skills and the ability to communicate observations effectively to clients, family, and agency staff as appropriate. Is able to work independently without on-site supervision. Mental Health: Employees must demonstrate maturity and the ability to deal effectively with emotionally demanding and stressful situations such as client death, pain, or other difficult issues. Physical Specifications of Home Care Aides Equipment commonly used by home care aides: Hoyer lift, trans aide, slide board, prostheses, canes, walkers, wheelchairs, other DME. Training on the above equipment will be provided as well as a field demonstration by the nursing team upon first use of such equipment. Bending: Frequent bending is required to care for clients in their beds and/or chairs (i.e.: tying clients’ shoes, foot care, assisting with other personal care duties). Lifting: Frequent lifting of clients is required in transfer from bed to chair, chair to bed, etc. Lifting of various objects may be required, as well. Approximate pounds required to lift will vary according to the size of clients, and objects. Standing: Is required and may account for up to 90% of employee time On surfaces varying from hardwood floors or carpeting to concrete. Employee will be required to stand stationery for a period of time while providing client care. Walking: Is required for entry and mobility through the facilities, on the same surfaces listed above, as well as walking with clients for exercise programs. Climbing: Stair climbing required in many facilities. In addition, stair climbing is often prescribed as client therapy, which the employee will be responsible to assist with. Crawling: May be required while assisting clients with personal care of performing light housekeeping duties. Work Site: The common work site location will be in a long-term care Unit, but may include other locations, such as school settings. Clients’ living space may vary from small confined spaces to larger rooms. The work hours may be any time 24 hours/day, even days/week. The employee may be asked to work overtime. Personal Protection Requirements: The following items of protective equipment are available when required on an assignment: Face Shields/Mask Gloves Protective Clothing Safety Glasses/Goggles At minimum, employees will be required to use gloves, implementing universal precautions. More complex cases may require the use of personnel protective equipment listed above. Exposure Hazards will vary from assignment to assignment. Common hazards that Home Care Aides will be exposed to include: Noise: Noise levels can vary from loud to soft. Home Care Aides may be exposed to noises from household appliances such as vacuum cleaners, blenders, washing machines, etc. Dust: May be exposed to varying degrees of dust. Sensory Demands Touch: The employee must be able to distinguish between hot and cold temperatures, and must have fine motor skills to grasp items. Smell: The employee must be able to detect and distinguish odors. Vision: Normal range of vision is required with or without correction. Hearing: Normal range of hearing is required with or without correction. Verbal: The employee must be able to speak clearly when forming words, and changing vocal tone to accommodate clients’ needs. Mental Health: Employees must demonstrate maturity and the ability to deal effectively with emotionally demanding and stressful situations such as client death, pain, or other difficult issues. “O’Connell Care at Home does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factor. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need. Please apply online at: https://oconnell-care-at-home.checkwritersrecruit.com/job/187981/now-hiring-hha-cna-pca-needed-asap?s=cl
