Walk-ins are welcome at the upcoming Visiting Angels Hiring Event! CARSON CITY, NV - Thursday, June 20, 2024, from 9:00am to 12:00pm at the EmployNV Business/Career Hub, 1929 N. Carson St., Carson City, NV 89701

Home Care Aide/Caregiver

Please complete online application at https://www.visitingangels.com/carsoncity/employment and email resume to Anne at athurston@visitingangels.com.

POSITION PURPOSE: The Home Care Aide performs services for the client asnecessary to maintain the personal care and comfort of the client. The Home CareAide/Caregiver reports directly to the Manager.

CLASSIFICATION: Nonexempt, $17.00 Hourly

HOURS OF WORK: This position offers part-time, temporary employment dependent onthe needs of the clients. Hours are not guaranteed on an hourly or weekly basis. Twenty-four hour assignments with time spent sleeping require an Agreement Concerning SleepTime.

PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES AND ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Understand, perform and adhere to the information and precautions contained in theclient Home Plan of Care.

Assist the client with personal care activities including: bathing, skin care, back rub,hair care, nail care, dressing and undressing, feeding, oral hygiene, shaving,grooming and bedtime preparation.

Assist the client to the bathroom or in use of urinal or bedpan. Keep incontinentclients clean and dry.

Assist the client with self-administration of their medications.

Assist the client with personal communication skills, as needed.

Assist with transportation needs in accordance with the plan of care.

Assist with meal planning, purchase of food and meal preparation.

Assist with client's laundry and bed linens.

Prepare and maintain records of client progress and performed services, reportingchanges in client condition to manager or supervisor.

Report all client and employee incidents/accidents to supervisor immediately.

Assist the client with exercise, ambulation and transfer activities. Be aware of properbody mechanics.

Conduct safety precautions including wiping wet floors and spills and eliminatingother potential hazards immediately. Report safety hazards such as frayed electricalcords, unsecured handrails, malfunctioning smoke and carbon monoxidedetectors/alarms, defective equipment and/or environmental hazards tosupervisor on the same day of observation.

Engage in respectful social interaction with client, including friendly conversation andemphatic support, while respecting client's privacy and property.

Exhibit positive attitude and behavior; demonstrate respect for clients.

Maintain absolute confidentiality of all information pertaining to clients, includingclients' families.Respond and attend to client requests promptly.

Communicate effectively with all team members.

Maintain proper handwashing techniques.

Participate in required in-service training programs to meet regulatory requirements.

Understand the importance of seeking assistance, as needed, from your supervisorand/or others.

Demonstrate capability and dependability in following instructions.

Understand that regular, consistent attendance is necessary to serve clients.

Accept and fulfill assignments with the Agency; exercise judgment in acceptingassignments.

Perform related duties and responsibilities as deemed appropriate by themanagement team.

REQUIRED JOB KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:

Must be eighteen (18) years of age.

Demonstrate sympathetic and positive attitude while caring for others.

Previous experience in private duty home care preferred.

Ability to regularly and predictably report to multiple locations on a daily basis.

Ability to listen and communicate clearly, fluently, and diplomatically - both orally andin writing.

Ability to remain flexible, resilient, calm and maintain a sense of humor in all situations.

Present a well-groomed image that reflects the professional image of the bu iness.

Ability to generate goodwill for the Agency with clients, their family members and otherreferral sources. Demonstrate a strong commitment to client service excellence.

Possess and maintain current TB testing.

Ability to lawfully work in the U.S.

PHYSICAL/ENVIRONMENTAL DEMANDS:

Combination of sitting, standing, bending, reaching, stretching, stooping, walking,climbing stairs and moving during working hours.

Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs.

Must be able to see and hear or use prosthetics that enable these senses to functionadequately to fully meet the requirements of this position.

Must be able to maintain verbal and written communication with co-workers,leadership team, supervisors, clients, family members, vendors and all businessassociates within or outside the Agency.

Successful completion and ongoing compliance with all licensing, certification,continuous education, background testing, drug and alcohol testing, OIG, and healthassessments, as may be required under federal, state, or local law or per employerpolicy.

All of the above demands are subject to ADA requirements.