Personal Care Worker (Driver)

GENERAL SUMMARY

Provides personal care and support services to participants.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. 1. Provides personal care by following care plan.
   2. Performs simple household tasks as assigned to assure safe, clean and healthy environment.
   3. Responsible for clocking in and out on telephony system
   4. Responsible for being on time for participant visits.
   5. Reports patient’s conditions and changes to Case Manager/clinical staff.
   6. Complies with Agency Policies and Procedures.
   7. Complies with county and state regulations.
   8. Complies with annual training requirements.
   9. Assumes other duties assigned by Case Manager/clinical staff

SPECIAL SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:

1. Honest
2. Punctually and reliability
3. Few mistakes or accidents; ability to work safely; ability to focus attention
4. Calm pleasant demeanor; ability to get along with others at all levels
5. Knowledge and skills to perform the job
6. Ability to solve problems, provide workable solutions and implement their actions.
7. Self-starting and self-directed
8. Self-critical
9. Scheduling flexibility and availability
10. Organized and efficient
11. Communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
12. Maintain confidentiality
13. Knowledge and skill of Home Health or Community Health Nursing.
14. Ability to work independently and in collaboration with others.
15. Ability to objectively analyze problem situations and
16. Envision multiple alternative solutions.
17. Communication skills, including the ability to read, write and verbally report clinical information to patients, representatives and caregivers, as well as to other HHA staff.

KNOWLEDGE, EXPERIENCE, LICENSURE REQUIREMENTS:

1. High school graduate or GED.
2. Completion of a formal personal care training, state certification preferred
3. Preferred 6 months of personal care experience
4. Ability to work well with other and maintain open communication
5. Able to carry out directions effectively and accept supervision
6. Valid current driver’s license and necessary insurance coverage as mandated by the state.

PHYSICAL JOB DEMANDS:

      1.    Ability to physically move, lift or shift 100 pounds.

      2.    Ability to stand, walk, climb and descend stairs, reach above objects involved in the care of patients.

      3.    Able to safely operate a motor vehicle.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

1. Normal working hours are Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m. and some weekend coverage.
2. Aides may have to work Holidays depending on participants need will be communicated from  Scheduling Coordinator 

      3.    Maintain a safe driving record and a vehicle in dependable working order for various assignments.

DISCLAIMER CLAUSE:

NOTE:  The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed by people assigned this job.  They are not exhaustive lists of all duties and responsibilities, knowledge, skills, abilities, physical job demands and working conditions associated with the job.