Title: Attendant-CBA and PHC Programs
Job Summary:
Primary functions: provide personal assistance services to patients/clients in their place of residence, provide a safe and clean environment; work cooperatively with the patient/client and family; and report observations and problems to the Supervisor.
Job Qualifications:
Education: If under 18 years of age, must be either a high school graduate or enrolled in a vocational education program
License: Must have current drivers license or reliable transportation io travel to assignments or if tasks require driving
Experience: If at least 18 years of age, have proof of competency through education and/or experience or demonstrate competency lo perform tasks as assigned. If under age 18, must successfully demonstrate competency to perform tasks assigned.
Skills: Must be able to follow written and verbal instructions and be competent to perform tasks assigned by Supervisor Demonstrates interest in the welfare of those who are elderly and/or disabled.
Background Checks: Must agree to and pass a criminal history check and an Employee Misconduct Registry check.
Relationships: CBA: Must not be the spouse or common law spouse of the patient/client. PHC: must not be the legal parent, foster parent, or spouse of a parent of a minor patient/client; must not be the spouse of a patient/client except in Family Care; must not be designated as "Do Not Hire” by a Texas Health and Human Services (HHS)Case Manager
Environmental and Working Conditions:
Works in patient's/client's residence in various conditions, possible exposure to blood, body fluids and infectious diseases, the ability to work a flexible schedule and travel locally, some exposure to unpleasant weather.
Physical and Mental Effort:
Prolonged standing and walking required. Must have the ability to lift up to 50 pounds and move patients/clients. Requires working under some stressful conditions io meet deadlines, to identify patient/client needs, to make quick decisions and to meet patient/client and family psychosocial needs. Requires hand-eye coordination and manual dexterity. Must have the ability to use durable medical equipment in the home.
Essential Functions:
- Promote positive, supportive, and respectful communication to the patient/client and family and Agency personnel.
- Provide an environment that promotes respect for the patient's/client's privacy and property.
- Provide personal assistance or health-related tasks to patient/client according to the Individualized Service Plan
- Appropriately report changes to ensure continuity of care.
- Practice accepted infection control principles.
- Provide a clean, safe and comfortable environment.
- Utilize skills necessary to perform services according to the Agency's policy.
- Contribute to the management and efficient operation of the Agency and demonstrate effective time management skills.
- Demonstrate commitment, professional growth and competency by attending required in services.
- Promote the Agency's philosophy and administrative policies to ensure quality of care.
Statement of Understanding: I have read the above job description and essential functions. I understand and agree to carry out these responsibilities as assigned. I understand and acknowledge that nothing contained in this job description may be construed as limiting the employer's right to discipline or terminate my employment at any time for failure to perform satisfactorily.
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $10.60 - $11.00 per hour
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
- Weekends as needed
Work Location: In person