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Job Title: Veteran Directed Care Attendant (VDC Program)

Status: Per-Diem, Hourly

Reports To: Individual Veteran/Authorized Representative

Purpose: A VDC Care Attendant is hired to assist an elderly and/or disabled veteran to maintain quality of life in their home and is tasked with a wide range of care needs for each veteran. Each task will be specific to the veteran’s needs and directed by the veteran or their authorized representative.

Essential Functions:

The goal is to assist elderly/disabled veterans in completing daily living activities such as:

• Grooming & Hygiene 6. Mobility/Transfers

• Dressing 7. Toileting

• Wellness Activities 8. Community Errands

• Cooking & Housekeeping 9. Health Maintenance

• Community Socialization 10. Lawn care/Snow Shoveling

VDC Care Attendants are expected to:

• Complete tasks in a responsible, prompt, and courteous manner.

• Maintain confidentiality and do not discuss veteran issues with anyone else.

• Report to work on time and respect the veteran’s home, possessions, lifestyle, and individual choices.

• Utilize Medisked for all timekeeping.

• Request time off in advance, providing the consumer with a two-week notice before vacations, appointments, etc. This will allow time for the veteran to find alternate care.

• In the case of an illness or emergency, call your veteran as soon as possible, but absolutely no later than one hour before work.

Experience and Qualifications:

• Be at least 18 years of age and have a social security number.

• Perform tasks as stated on the individual care plan.

• Be willing and able to pass a background check.

Physical and Environmental Requirements:

• Able to lift 50 lbs.

• Perform the functions discussed with the veteran at the interview.