Personal Care Attendant

Job DescriptionPOSITION SUMMARYPrimary functions: provide personal assistance and/or health-related services to patients/clients in their place of residence; provide a safe and clean environment; work cooperatively with the patient/client and family; and report observations and problems to the Personal Care Supervisor.QUALITIES / ATTRIBUTES OF A SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATEPositive attitudeTakes initiative; holds themselves and their colleagues accountableAbility to work with minimal supervisionPunctualityReliable transportationPERFORMANCE EVALUATION CRITERIAClient satisfactionPunctuality & reliabilityCommunication skillsInitiative, willingness to learn new skillsRequirementsEducation: If under 18 years of age, must be either a high school graduate or enrolled in a vocational education program.License: Must have a current driver's license or reliable transportation to travel to assignments.Experience: If at least 18 years of age, have proof of competency through education and /or experience or demonstrate competency to perform tasks as assigned. If under age 18, must successfully demonstrate competency to perform tasks assigned.Skills: Must be able to follow written and verbal instructions and be competent to perform tasks assigned by Supervisor Demonstrates interest in the welfare of those who are elderly and/or disabled. Must successfully complete a Competency Evaluation Skills Checklist and pass a written Skills Test.Background Checks: Must agree to and pass a criminal history check and an Employee Misconduct Registry check.Environmental and Working ConditionsWorks in patient’s/client’s residence in various conditions; possible exposure to blood, body fluids, and infectious diseases; must have the ability to work a flexible schedule and travel locally; some exposure to unpleasant weather.Physical & Mental Effort:Prolonged standing and walking required. Must have the ability to lift up to 50 pounds and move patients/clients. Requires working under some stressful conditions to meet deadlines, to identify patient/client needs, to make quick decisions, and to meet patient/client and family psychosocial needs. Requires hand-eye coordination and manual dexterity. Must have the ability to use durable medical equipment in the home.Key ResponsibilitiesPromote positive, supportive, and respectful communication to the patient/client and family and Agency personnelProvide an environment that promotes respect for the patient’s/client’s privacy and propertyProvide personal assistance or health-related tasks to patient/client according to the Individualized Service PlanAppropriately report changes to ensure continuity of carePractice accepted infection control principlesProvide a clean, safe, and comfortable environmentUtilize skills necessary to perform services according to the Agency’s policyContribute to the management and efficient operation of the Agency and demonstrate effective time management skillsDemonstrate commitment, professional growth, and competency by attending required in-servicesPromote the Agency’s philosophy and administrative policies to ensure the quality of careAbout Bayview Home Health ServicesWe are an acquisitive and rapidly growing company focused on delivering quality, compliant, and cost-effective home health care.Our One Team, One Plan, One Goal approach is our guiding vision. We are relentless in pursuit of this plan and are focused on continuous improvement. We focus on collective and individual goals that are aligned to common goals.Our culture is a collaborative one. We respect each other and our conversations are candid but constructive. We hold ourselves and each other accountable.We are process-oriented.The numbers speak for themselves; we are driven by data and facts. These are incorporated into our goal-setting and performance evaluations.Company DescriptionA local home health company that's been providing outstanding patient care & satisfaction for over 22 years!A local home health company that's been providing outstanding patient care & satisfaction for over 22 years!