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In-Home Caregiver - Allentown

365 Health Services

#Compliance #Documentation #HIPAA #Vital Signs #Safety #Part-time #Personal Care #Meal Preparation #Infection Control

Quick overview

The caregiver performs or assists the patient with personal care activities as prescribed in the plan of care, including hygiene, mobility, and elimination, while maintaining a safe environment and properly using necessary equipment. Responsibilities also include assisting with home maintenance, monitoring vital signs, documenting care provided, and ensuring compliance with all relevant laws and agency policies.

Requirements summary

The role requires performing tasks within the limits of preparation and experience, adhering to agency policies, maintaining regular attendance, and completing a minimum of 12 hours of in-services annually. Candidates must interact positively with staff, conduct business ethically, and comply with confidentiality and HIPAA guidelines.

DocumentationMobility AssistanceEthical ConductHIPAA ComplianceComplianceMeal PreparationInfection ControlAttendanceCaseload ManagementVital Signs MonitoringPersonal CareHygiene AssistanceElimination AssistanceEquipment UsageSafe Environment MaintenanceHome Maintenance

Job description

At 365 Health Services, we take pride in treating our employees the right way – like Family.
Weekly pay, sick time, benefits, over-communication, accountability, positive energy, and even employee appreciation parties are just some of the benefits of working with 365.
Our Client Service Managers are available 24/7/365 to answer any of your needs or concerns via our on-call service.
We provide a high-level training to ensure our employees provide the best care possible.
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Performs or assists patient with personal care activities as prescribed in the plan of care, including but not limited to hygiene, mobility and elimination.
If unable to perform a certain task, reports to the RN or Director of Clinical Services immediately.
Provides and maintains safe environment for patient.
Uses equipment safely and properly (footstools, side rails, Oxygen, etc.).
Practices Universal Infection Control Precautions in all contacts with patients.
Performs or assists patient/family with home maintenance activities as prescribed in the care plan, including but not limited to light housekeeping and meal preparation.
Monitors adequate fluid and nutrition intake, temperature, pulse, respiration, skin and basic elements of body functioning and changes in body functioning and record/report appropriately.
Practices safe transfer, ambulation, normal range of motion and positioning techniques.
Respects the autonomy and right to confidentiality of all patients and families.
Document scare provided and response of consumer/family.
Submits documentation in a timely manner.
Performs within the limits of preparation and experience.
Ensures compliance with local, state and federal laws, Medicare regulations and established agency policies and procedures.
Manages a caseload and delivers care in a cost-effective manner.
Consistently meets or exceeds 365 Health Services’ established service standards.
Conducts all business activities in a professional and ethical manner.

In-Home Caregiver - Allentown

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