In-Home Aide and Companion

Description

• Maintain confidentiality and privacy of any PHI per HIPAA requirements
• Support clients with household management tasks, such as caring for their pets, closet organization, light housekeeping, etc.
• Protect yourself with proper transfer and lift techniques
• Always practice safety and infection control methods
• Communicate changes in a resident's condition to the nurse on duty
• Maintain chart documentation, and utilize applicable software to do so
• Participate in ongoing education and training offered by Givens and/or outside resources as required
• Assist Home Care clients with activities such as shopping, transportation to appointments and daily tasks that do not require extensive "hands on" care
• Always practice within your scope of training, license and certification, whilst also adhering to all relevant and applicable policies and procedures
• Offer companionship by joining clients on walks or accompanying them on visits
• Assist and perform tasks delegated by Campus and Home Care nurses to support clients with their ADLs and IADLs

Requirements

• Must be able to sit approximately 10% of the time and stand for approximately 90% of the time
• Must be at least 21 years of age
• Active CPR certificate or willingness to obtain with six months of joining the team
• Must be able to push, pull, move and/or lift a minimum of 50 pounds to a minimum height of 3 feet and able to push, pull, move and/or carry such weight a minimum distance of 10 feet with or without a mechanical device
• Ability to travel frequently, with an active driver's license
• Previous experience in home care, home health, geriatrics or LTC preferred, but not required
• High School or GED equivalent is preferred

Benefits

• Shift differentials for evenings and weekends, and double time on recognized holidays (now including Christmas Eve!)
• Educational assistance & professional development opportunities
• Competitive referral bonus program

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance