Washington, District of ColumbiaKennewick, Washington
Quick overview
The primary duties involve following a supervisor-prepared plan of care to assist clients by planning and preparing nutritious meals, performing routine light housekeeping tasks, and providing positive emotional support within the client's home environment. Essential functions also include maintaining accurate visit reports, documenting services provided, obtaining client signatures, and promptly reporting any concerns or changes in the client's condition to the Agency Supervisor.
Requirements summary
Candidates must have completed at least the ninth grade, preferably graduating high school, and possess the emotional maturity for professional client interaction. Required qualifications include the ability to read and write, reliable transportation, passing a skills validation test covering caregiving knowledge, and adherence to health requirements like annual TB skin tests.
Entry level employee trained to provide homemaker services in the home.
He/she functions under the direction, instruction and supervision of the Case Manager depending on state regulations.
Qualifications Completion of the ninth (9th) grade; prefer high school graduate Able to read and write consistent with job requirements Possession of the emotional and cognitive maturity necessary for establishing and maintaining a good working relationship with the client, client’s family, and Agency personnel Neat, clean personal appearance Free from health problems that may be injurious to client, self and coworkers and presents the required documents to indicate such Must have annual TB skin tests and submit proof to Human Resources Possess reliable transportation Ability to demonstrate the appropriate companion/sitter knowledge and skills related to the following (passing score on skills validation test required): Appropriate work experience and/or experience with caregiving Methodology for assisting clients to achieve maximum self-reliance Principles of nutrition and meal preparation Principles of the aging process and emotional issues related to illness and long-term home care Procedures for maintaining a clean, healthful and pleasant environment Maintenance of ethics and confidentiality of client care Roles of healthcare team members and inter-relationships in care Providing information for supervisors and maintaining appropriate and required records in relation to plan of care, report and timesheet, reporting concerns/changes in client condition/home environment, supervisory visits and recertification Basic housekeeping tasks Interest and concern for people Good judgment and tact in dealing with people Proper hygiene and knowledge of basic safety and sanitation Standard Precautions and basic infection prevention and control practices Awareness that counseling is available if needed for difficult cases and potentially dangerous situations Essential Functions/Areas of Accountability Follow the plan of care prepared by the supervisor with the client to provide the following: Assist in maintaining a healthful, safe environment Plan and prepare nutritious meals Provide positive emotional support while preforming tasks in the client’s home.
Perform routine housekeeping tasks as related to a safe and comfortable environment for the client as instructed in the plan of care; to include light housekeeping, meal preparation, dishwashing, bed making, laundry and shopping Establish a relationship with the client and the client’s family which conveys trust and confidentiality Complete visit reports with time in and time out each day of client visit, document services provided, obtain client’s signature each visit, and submit to the Agency per established guidelines Report any client concerns or condition changes to the Agency Supervisor or Agency Manager or designee (do not perform client assessment) Carry out assignments as instructed by the plan of care and report to the supervisor and/or designee if unable to do so Works in conjunction with personnel of other agencies involved in the client’s care as directed by the Agency Supervisor or Agency Manager Always maintain confidentiality Perform only those functions specified in the plan of care for each individual client; never provide hands on or skilled care for the client Follow emergency procedures in the event of any incident- accident, injury or significant change in the client’s condition- and report the incident to the Agency Supervisor, Agency Manager or Agency as soon as safely possible Standard Rate: $19.00 - $21.50 Hourly Please contact Heather Pettinger at or at heather.pettinger@procasemanagement.com today to learn more about our opportunities where you can make a difference in your own career!
Professional Case Management is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
At Professional Case Management (PCM), our mission drives us.
We have a growing team of over 4,000 employees who are passionate about delivering care that enhances the quality of life of clients in the most healing of environments – the home.
We believe that aligning genuine, caring team members with this purpose is life-changing for our clients, customers, and teammates alike.
And it’s our goal to consistently stretch ourselves – and the organization – to ensure we’re always learning, growing, and elevating our standards of service.
In everything we do, we share a strong set of core values: We Work As A Team, We Do The Right Thing, We Figure It Out, We Pursue Growth, and We Take Ownership.
PCM has been an industry leader in delivering specialized in-home care and other services to clients for over 30 years.
Our Home Care division is the nation’s premier Home Healthcare provider to former nuclear weapons and uranium workers, upholding the highest standards of care through accreditation by the Accreditation Commission of Health Care (ACHC).
