In Home Care Provider - Full Time

Basic Care Provider- Provides care in clients home, including but not limited to light housekeeping, chores, errands, meal prep.

Driver's License Required

Contingent positions available

Job Summary

Works under the direct supervision of a registered nurse or supervisor to provide services to stable, maintenance clients, whose needs are not medically based. Services include personal care and assistance with activities of daily living according to the plan of care. They also provide homemaking, housekeeping and other activities inside and outside the home which support client independence.

Essential Job Functions

• Provide appropriate level of care as prescribed. This may include the following:
• Assists with clients with personal hygiene.
• Assists with client with activities of daily living and instrumental activities of daily living.
• Assists the client with medication reminders for medications that are ordinarily self-administered.
• Provides nutritional support.
• Performs other related supportive tasks.
• Assists with homemaking and laundry.
• Assists with grocery shopping and basic meal preparation
• Assists with the maintenance of a safe interior and exterior physical environment.
• Assistance as a transportation escort.
• Assists with respite and companion service.
• Participates in chart review as required.

• EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE: High School Diploma or equivalent. Additional education related to medical rules, regulations, and processes preferred.
• CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS: Must have current Michigan driver’s license. Must have valid automobile insurance and registration and reliable transportation or alternate provisions. Must have current BLS CPR certification.

Work Environment & Physical Demands

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Performs duties in the patient’s home in various conditions.
• May be exposed to moderate noise levels.
• Routine exposure to blood and bodily fluids
• May be exposed to toxic or caustic chemicals up to 1/3 of shift
• May be exposed to fumes or airborne particles up to 1/3 of shift
• Requires ability to handle stressful situations in a calm and courteous manner at all times
• Some exposure to inclement weather.
• Traffic conditions may pose risks.
• Personal safety may be at risk.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• The person in this position must be able to frequently communicate verbally and exchange accurate information.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Mileage reimbursement
• Paid orientation
• Paid sick time
• Paid time off
• Paid training
• Referral program
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person