Companion Sitter - GA

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Entry level employee trained to provide homemaker services in the home. He/she functions under the direction, instruction and supervision of the Case Manager depending on state regulations.

• Completion of the ninth (9th) grade; prefer high school graduate
• Able to read and write consistent with job requirements
• Possession of the emotional and cognitive maturity necessary for establishing and maintaining a good working relationship with the client, client’s family, and Agency personnel
• Neat, clean personal appearance
• Free from health problems that may be injurious to client, self and coworkers and presents the required documents to indicate such
• Must have annual TB skin tests and submit proof to Human Resources
• Possess reliable transportation
• Ability to demonstrate the appropriate companion/sitter knowledge and skills related to the following (passing score on skills validation test required):
• Appropriate work experience and/or experience with caregiving
• Methodology for assisting clients to achieve maximum self-reliance
• Principles of nutrition and meal preparation
• Principles of the aging process and emotional issues related to illness and long-term home care
• Procedures for maintaining a clean, healthful and pleasant environment
• Maintenance of ethics and confidentiality of client care
• Roles of healthcare team members and inter-relationships in care
• Providing information for supervisors and maintaining appropriate and required records in relation to plan of care, report and timesheet, reporting concerns/changes in client condition/home environment, supervisory visits and recertification
• Basic housekeeping tasks
• Interest and concern for people
• Good judgment and tact in dealing with people
• Proper hygiene and knowledge of basic safety and sanitation
• Standard Precautions and basic infection prevention and control practices
• Awareness that counseling is available if needed for difficult cases and potentially dangerous situations

• Follow the plan of care prepared by the supervisor with the client to provide the following:
• Assist in maintaining a healthful, safe environment
• Plan and prepare nutritious meals
• Provide positive emotional support while performing tasks in the client’s home
• Perform routine housekeeping tasks as related to a safe and comfortable environment for the client as instructed in the plan of care; to include light housekeeping, meal preparation, dishwashing, bed making, laundry and shopping
• Establish a relationship with the client and the client’s family which conveys trust and confidentiality
• Complete visit reports with time in and time out each day of client visit, document services provided, obtain client’s signature each visit, and submit to the Agency per established guidelines
• Report any client concerns or condition changes to the Agency Supervisor or Agency Manager or designee (do not perform client assessment)
• Carry out assignments as instructed by the plan of care and report to the supervisor and/or designee if unable to do so
• Works in conjunction with personnel of other agencies involved in the client’s care as directed by the Agency Supervisor or Agency Manager
• Always maintain confidentiality
• Perform only those functions specified in the plan of care for each individual client; never provide hands on or skilled care for the client
• Follow emergency procedures in the event of any incident- accident, injury or significant change in the client’s condition- and report the incident to the Agency Supervisor, Agency Manager or Agency as soon as safely possible

Standard Rate: $12.00 - $14.50 Hourly

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Professional Case Management is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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