Personal Care Attendant

MGA Homecare; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

MGA Homecare is seeking a Personal Care Attendant to support in-home health services in Colorado. You will assist clients with personal care, mobility, and daily activities in their homes, following the plan of care and maintaining HIPAA-compliant confidentiality.

Requirements include reading care plans, effective communication, and the ability to lift up to 50 pounds. Valid Colorado driver's license or reliable transportation is required.

Qualifications

• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, care plans, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, with clients, families, and Agency staff.
• Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality in all aspects of job responsibilities.
• Ability to solve practical problems and improvise in an unstructured home setting.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with fellow employees, clients, and supervisors.
• Ability to frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and perform physical tasks such as sitting, reaching, stooping, kneeling, and crouching.
• Possession of a valid Colorado Driver's License with applicable car insurance, or reliable transportation to all accepted assignments.

Responsibilities

• Assist the client with personal care as assigned by the plan of care, including bathing, hair/skin/mouth care, toileting, dressing, transferring, and ambulation.
• Assist with mobility, positioning, and transfers in a safe manner.
• Recognize and respond to changes in the client's condition and report concerns promptly.
• Provide services when scheduled and communicate schedule changes promptly.
• Complete responsibilities in a timely, safe, and professional manner.
• Participate in client case conferences according to Agency policy and procedures.
• Document activities performed in the client's home at the time of the visit.
• Document client concerns and difficulties and report them to the supervisor or manager.
• Complete and submit all required paperwork accurately and on time.
• Represent the Agency professionally and adhere to all policies; maintain client confidentiality.

Skills

Reading documents

Effective communication

Confidentiality

Problem solving

Interpersonal skills

Physical stamina

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Circle of Care:

Circle of Care Colorado is an In-Home Support Services (IHSS) agency assisting families in Colorado with providing a more comfortable, personal way to care for children with special needs within the comforts of home. Working with Circle of Care Colorado allows you the opportunity to select an attendant of your choice, or be your own child’s assigned IHSS caregiver.

Personal Care Attendant

Job Overview

Job Description - Health Maintenance Attendant

Reports To:

Director of Clinical Services, Director of Operations, Supervisor

Supervises

NONE

Duties and Responsibilities

Personal Care

• Assiststhe client with or provides personal care as assigned by the plan of care, including bathing, care of hair, skin, and mouth, toileting, dressing, transferring, and ambulation.
• Assistswith mobility, positioning, and transfers in a safe manner that protects both the client and the employee.
• Recognizes and responds appropriately to changes in the client's condition, reporting concerns promptly to the supervisor or manager.

Service Delivery & Scheduling

• Provides services when scheduled and communicates promptly to the Agency and clientregardingany schedule changes.
• Accomplishes job responsibilities ina timely, safe, and professional manner.
• Participates in client case conferences according to Agency policy and procedures.

Documentation & Communication

• Documentsactivities performed in the client's home at the time of the visit.
• Documents client concerns and difficulties and reports the same to the supervisor or manager.
• Completes andsubmitsall required paperwork accurately and on time.

Compliance & Professional Standards

• Representsthe Agency in a professional manner and dresses appropriately for job duties.
• Maintains client confidentialityin accordance withHIPAA and Agency policy.
• Adheres to all company policies and procedures outlined in the Employee Handbook, Employee Agreement, or as communicated by the executive team.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Required

• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, care plans, and procedure manuals
• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, with clients, families, and Agency staff
• Ability tomaintaina high levelof confidentiality in all aspects of job responsibilities
• Ability to solve practical problems and improvise in an unstructured home setting
• Ability toestablishand maintain effective working relationships with fellow employees, clients, and supervisors
• Ability tofrequentlylift and/or move up to 50 pounds and to perform physical tasks including sitting, reaching, stooping, kneeling, and crouching
• Possession of a valid Colorado Driver's License with applicable car insurance, or reliable transportation to all accepted assignments

Preferred

• High school diploma preferred, GED accepted
• Verifiable work experience as a Personal Care Attendant or Personal Care Provider
• Prior experience in a home health care or IHSS setting
• Familiarity with Medicaid programs and IHSS services

Additional Job Description Information

EEO Statement:

MGA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law.