Home Care Assistant: Per Diem

The Highlands At Wyomissing; Reading (Berks County); On-site; USD 16,531 - 20,664; Part time

Job summary

A caregiving organization in Berks County, Reading seeks a Home Care Assistant. You'll provide essential care and companionship to residents, assisting with daily activities and observing their well-being. The role requires excellent communication and sensitivity towards clients, particularly the elderly. Ideal for those with prior home care experience and a commitment to compassionate service.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years personal care/home care experience.
• May be a certified Nursing Assistant, but not required.

Responsibilities

• Provides companionship and home support.
• Assists with activities of daily living.
• Observes and reports changes in condition.
• Maintains independence of residents.

Skills

Excellent communication

Patience and kindness

Flexibility

Education

High school Diploma or GED

Job description

Overview

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The Home Care Assistant provides residents/clients and families with the highest quality of home care services which include companionship, personal care, transportation, and home support as well as a wide variety of ancillary services depending on the specific needs and service plan of the client. Delivers Specialized Care following individualized training and competency criteria, in accordance with the Pennsylvania Department of Health guidance. All services listed in the service plan are provided, including any additional services requested if allowed by state regulations and Aspire for Well-Being® Home Care (Aspire Home Care) policies. Services are provided in a caring and compassionate manner that recognizes individual needs, preferences, and rights.

Essential Functions / Duties

• Provides companionship and home support service to promote resident/client independence, including but not limited to light housekeeping, laundry, linen changes, meal preparation, errands and grocery shopping, medication, and appointment management.
• Assists resident/client with activities of daily living including but not limited to support with bathing, dressing, toileting, grooming, oral hygiene, skin care and ambulation.
• Following individualized training and competency, provides specialized care to residents, defined in the Aspire for Well-Being® Home Care Specialized Care policy.
• Provides transportation as listed in the service plan and/or at the direction of the resident/client as defined in the Aspire for Well-Being® Home Care policies and procedures.
• Observes and reports to immediate supervisor any observed changes in the resident/client's physical condition, mental / emotional state, or home situation in a timely manner.
• Demonstrates time management by staying engaged and providing "value-added" support when service plan tasks are within scope.
• Demonstrates the ability to work independently and use good judgement.
• Reads resident/client's previous shift notes and general service notes upon arrival and documents specific services provided when shift is completed.
• Provides updates to supervisor at least weekly and provides resident/client information as requested by supervisor.
• Coordinates specific work tasks with other personnel within the home care department as well as with other programs and departments to ensure seamless quality provision of service and support to residents/clients.
• Relates in a courteous manner to residents/clients, families, visitors, and fellow staff members and promotes respectful relationships in all interactions with others.
• Protects the privacy, confidentiality and dignity of all residents/clients and co-workers.
• Follows all policies and procedures and suggests methods for improvement where appropriate.
• Follows safe practices to ensure the health and well-being of residents/clients, families, and employees including self, including universal and standard precautions.
• Maintains awareness of individual responsibilities regarding fire, health, and safety.
• Conducts work tasks in a manner that maintains health and wellness and reduces injuries and uses equipment and supplies safely and properly.
• Completes skills assessment prior to providing care and competency annually.
• Communicates business-related issues in a positive manner that respects residents/clients, families and employees while maintaining professional boundaries.
• Uses telephone or home care software system to log in and out of all direct care shifts and to provide documentation for services provided; uses company-wide HRMS for all work records.
• Completes honestly and accurately all forms as required including but not limited to mileage, travel time, tasks completed, and telephonic time.
• Attends and/or completes all mandatory orientation, in-service training and education programs including competency assessments and TB education at hire and annually thereafter and demonstrates an interest in improving the quality of services.
• Accepts supervision with a positive attitude and follows the chain of command.
• Participates in and completes all required ongoing training, including monthly online and in-person training, annual skills competencies education, and role-specific certifications, to ensure continued competence and adherence to organizational and regulatory standards.
• To meet department needs, a Home Care Assistant may be designated to participate in the on-call rotation, to provide support, respond to requests, and report to duty should the need arise. Designated employees will be paid an on-call stipend as defined in the Aspire for Well-Being® Home Care After Hours On-call policy.

Required Skills / Abilities

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to effectively communicate with residents/clients, supervisors and co-workers using understandable language in reading, writing, and speaking in person and on the phone.
• Patience, sensitivity, kindness, and aptitude for working with elderly and/or cognitively impaired individuals.
• Demonstrates flexibility in adjusting to residents/clients’ specific needs and preferences.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• May be called upon to mentor new staff.

Core Values

• AMBASSADOR: Represents The Highlands at Wyomissing® in a positive light with integrity. Takes pride in our community.
• COMMITMENT: Dedicated, adaptable, tolerant, dependable, focused, and passionate. Often does more than is required. Reports to work as scheduled and timely.
• COMPASSIONATE: Is empathetic, mindful, and kind.
• INNOVATIVE: Is curious. Identifies new methods and efficiencies.
• RESULTS-DRIVEN: Has a strong sense of urgency about solving problems and completing work. Exerts unusual effort over time to achieve a goal. Maintains commitment to goals in the face of obstacles and frustrations.
• TEAM ORIENTED: Works cooperatively and effectively with others to achieve common goals.

The Highlands’ Traditions (Customer Service Expectations)

• SAFETY: Practices safe behaviors to ensure the safety of all.
• KINDNESS: Projects a positive image and energy. Courteous and respectful to all. Goes above and beyond to exceed customer expectations.
• SHOW: Takes pride in self-appearance. Stays in “character” and performs the “role in the show.” Ensures work area is show-ready.
• EFFICIENCY: Performs role with consistency and efficiency. Uses time and resources wisely.

Position Type / Expected Hours of Work

• This is an as needed/per diem position with no guarantee of hours on a regular basis.
• The position requires the ability to work during non-standard hours, including evenings, weekends, holidays, and during inclement weather, and to be available when needed.

Travel

• Travel may be expected for this position, including local travel, as required by a client service plan or service address.

Education And Experience Requirements

• High school Diploma or GED (Required)
• 1-3 Years’ personal care/home care experience
• May be a certified Nursing Assistant; however, not required for this position.

Work Authorization / Security Clearances

• Medical Screening
• Criminal History Clearance
• FBI Fingerprint Clearance (Only required if you have not lived in PA for the last 2 years)
• Immigration and naturalization (I-9) Clearance
• Valid Pennsylvania Driver's License and acceptable MVR (if operating company vehicle)

Physical Requirements & Physical Demands

• While performing duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to climb, kneel, pull with force, reach above head, reach above shoulder, push/pull (up to 100+ lbs), lift from floor level, lift from waist level up, lift above shoulders/head, ability to lift, push, pull with assistance (mechanical or co-worker) the weight of the average patient specific to department, lifting up to 25 lbs. maximum and frequent lifting and/or carrying of objects weighing up to 10 lbs.

Safety Hazards And Physical Environment

• May be exposed to blood borne pathogens - High Risk
• May be exposed to communicable diseases
• May be exposed to moving mechanical parts
• May be exposed to potential electrical shock
• May be exposed to toxic, caustic, chemicals, and / or detergents
• May be exposed to rare occasions during which it is necessary to interact with a resident exhibiting aggressive behavior.

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Part-time

Job function

• Other

Industries

• Hospitality