Attendant Care Worker

Avanti Home Health; Michigan; On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hours

On-the-job training

Eye/dental insurance

Short-term disability

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Avanti Home Health is seeking an Attendant Care Worker to provide in-home personal care and basic health-support services. The role involves assisting with ADLs, mobility, bathing, dressing, and household tasks to help the client live comfortably at home.

You will report to the Home Services Coordinator and maintain daily activity logs. Applicants should be able to bend, lift, and assist with transfers, read and follow instructions, and have a compassionate, patient attitude toward the disabled

Qualifications

• Experience in providing personal care and household assistance is preferred.
• Must be able to read, write, and follow written instructions.
• Current driver’s license with valid insurance and clean driving record.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care and household services essential to health care at home.
• Perform tasks assigned by Supervisor and report changes in condition.
• Maintain confidentiality and present a caring, empathetic attitude.
• Complete visit reporting via GPS app or Daily Activity Log.

Skills

Personal care

Mobility assistance

Communication

Teamwork

Crisis response

Tools

GPS app

Job description

An Attendant Care Worker provides assistance with activities of daily living (ADL’s) including such things as; assistance with bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, transferring, eating, and ambulation necessary to maintain the recipient in his/her place of residence within the community.

We offer Flexible hours, on-the-job training, eye/dental insurance, short-term disability and Paid Time Off.

Training / Certification:

Experience and training in the above tasks is preferred. No specific certifications are required.

Requirements:

• Provide personal care and household services essential to health care at home.
• Physical demands include moderate to heavy lifting and physical pulling, activity moving up to 100 Ibs.
• Ability to bend, push, pull, and climb stairs.
• Must be able to lead a visually impaired person through surroundings unfamiliar to both the client and Attendant worker.
• Must be able to respond to a call for help, telephone, fire alarm, etc.
• Must promote a positive public image by demonstrating good communication skills and appearance.
• Must work well with a team, and be able to handle crisis situations.
• Must have a sympathetic attitude toward care for the sick and infirm.
• Must have the maturity to maintain confidentiality, and the ability to deal effectively with the demands of the job.

Reporting:

The Attendant reports directly to the Home Services Coordinator. In their absence, the Attendant will report to the R.N. Supervisor.

Qualifications:

• Must be trained for each of the above tasks. Previous experience in the provision of personal care is preferred.
• Current driver’s license with valid car insurance and clean driving record.
• Background free from conviction of any crime which directly relates to the occupation of providing personal care or other health care services.
• Positive past employment / personal references.
• Must be an individual who presents a caring, empathetic attitude toward the physically, mentally, or developmentally disabled individuals, including the elderly and infirm.
• Ability to read, write, and carry out assigned tasks.

Duties:

• Perform tasks assigned by Supervisor.
• Report to Supervisor any changes in the participant’s condition.

Specific Tasks (may include):

1. Assistance with bathing, oral care (teeth, mouth, dentures), and hair care.
2. Assistance with getting in/out of bed and/or chair.
3. Assistance with dressing/undressing.
4. Assistance with mobility and ambulation (cane, walker, crutches, wheelchair).
5. Assist with transfer from bed/chair to chair/wheelchair, and reverse.
6. Change the client’s bed linens, laundering the bed linens and personal clothing.
7. Skin care, excluding wound care.
8. Care of eyeglasses and hearing aids.
9. Toileting, including; use and care of bedpan, urinal, commode, or toilet.
10. Household chores (vacuum, dust, mop floors, clean bathroom).
11. Meal prep and clean up.
12. Additional tasks as assigned by supervisor.

Documentation / Records:

Must complete visit reporting through mobile GPS app or telephony, accompanied by a written Daily Activity Log.

Mileage / Travel Time:

Check with your supervisor for the current mileage/travel time policy.