Personal Caregivers

Provides a large array of support services, under the supervision of the appropriate professional staff, to maintain, strengthen and safeguard the care of patients who have elected our Private Duty services.

• Applies safety principles and proper body mechanics in the performance of specific techniques of personal and supportive care.
• Recognizes emergency situations and follows appropriate emergency procedures when indicated.
• Demonstrates basic infection control procedures and follows agency guidelines especially with regard to handling of hazardous wastes.
• Renders services in strict accordance with the written care plan.
• Provides personal care service, such as:
  • maintaining a clean, safe and healthy environment
  • bed, sponge, tub, or shower bathing
  • shampooing in sink, tub or shower
  • caring for nails and skin
  • oral hygiene
  • assisting with toileting and elimination
• When necessary provides transportation to appointments and for family functions oroutings.
• Performs homemaking and other environmental services that facilitate sanitary and safe care tine housework including but not limited to: laundry, mopping, dusting.
• Observes, reports and documents changes in patient status to the Intake Manager or Private Duty Concierge RN.
• Maintain records and keep activity records current, submits documentation according to agency guidelines.
• Performs support services, such as meal preparation, laundry, grocery shopping and errands within the guidelines of the written plan of care.
• Attends in-service programs according to agency guidelines, as directed.
• Adheres to Private Duty customer service expectations, such as: wears ACHHH collared shirt for all Private Duty client interactions and reviews the care plan and client summary prior to visit.
• Other duties as assigned

• Educational:
  Must be 18 years of age.
• Licensure:
  Valid driver’s license and valid insurance.
• Experience:
  
  At least one year of caregiving experience.
• Takes oral and written instructions well; can read and write. Works in a team responsibly and independently without direct supervision. Records observations and activities. Good communication skills.

• Demonstrates knowledge and skills necessary to provide care to and communicate with individuals over the life span.
• Shows an interest in and an aptitude for working with the sick, disabled or elderly in their homes.

HOURLY RATE: $20.00

Submit resume and cover letter to:
Kristen Wilson, SHRM-CP
Human Resources Director
ACHHH
P.O.Box 754, Middlebury VT 05753
Or to hr

www.achhh.org