In-Home Care Attendant - Blackfoot

Job Title: In-Home Care Attendant

Locations

• Blackfoot
• FLSA
• Status: Part-time, Nonexempt

Job Summary

The In-Home Care Attendant assists individuals who have difficulty performing basic day-to-day activities, for example, the elderly, people with disabilities, or people suffering from chronic, or intellectual disabilities in a safe and compliant manner to provide a sense of independence in the consumer's residence.

Core Responsibilities

• Follow the approved plan of care for each consumer
• Assist consumers with ambulation and mobility around the house or outside
• Assist consumers with personal care and hygiene
• Help consumers with physical therapy exercises
• Plan and prepare meals with assistance from the consumers (when they are able)
• Assist the consumers in shopping
• Perform light housekeeping duties that consumers cannot complete on their own
• Be a pleasant and supportive companion
• Report any unusual incidents, negligence, or abuse
• Act quickly and responsibly in cases of emergency
• Perform other duties as assigned by the In-Home Care Coordinator

Required Skills/Abilities

• Ability to work independently and meet overlapping deadlines.
• Ability to exercise initiative, critical thinking, and independent judgment.
• Must be ethical, detail-oriented and very organized.
• Excellent communication skills that are clear, compassionate, and patient.
• Familiar with aging, illness, chronic and congenital conditions adversely affecting health.
• Observes confidentiality and safeguards all consumer-related information.
• Develops a cooperative relationship and communicates effectively and professionally with consumers, families, co-workers, and referral sources.
• Experience working in diverse environments.