Home Care Assistant

The Home Care Assistant provides residents/clients and families with the highest quality of home care services which include companionship, personal care, transportation, and home support as well as a wide variety of ancillary services depending on the specific needs and service plan of the client. Delivers Specialized Care following individualized training and competency criteria, in accordance with the Pennsylvania Department of Health guidance.

All services listed in the service plan are provided, including any additional services requested if allowed by state regulations and Aspire for Well-Being ® Home Care (Aspire Home Care) policies. Services are provided in a caring and compassionate manner that recognizes individual needs, preferences, and rights.

• Provides companionship and home support service to promote resident/client independence, including but not limited to light housekeeping, laundry, linen changes, meal preparation, errands and grocery shopping, medication, and appointment
• Assists resident/client with activities of daily living including but not limited to support with bathing, dressing, toileting, grooming, oral hygiene, skin care and /or ambulation and
• Following individualized training and competency, provides specialized care to residents, defined in the Aspire for Well-Being ® Home Care Specialized Care policy.
• Provides transportation as listed in the service plan and/or at the direction of the resident/client as defined in the Aspire for Well-Being ® Home Care policies and procedures.
• Observes and reports to immediate supervisor any observed changes in the resident/client's physical condition, mental / emotional state, or home situation in a timely
• Demonstrates an understanding of time management principles by seeking to remain engaged and involved throughout the shift and providing "value-added" support when service plan tasks are
• Demonstrates the ability to work independently and use good judgement.
• Reads resident/client's previous shift notes and general service notes upon arrival and documents specific services provided when shift is completed.
• Provides updates to supervisor at least weekly and provides resident/client information as requested by supervisor.
• Coordinates specific work tasks with other personnel within the home care department as well as with other programs and departments to ensure the seamless quality provision of service and support to residents / clients.
• Relates in a courteous manner to residents/clients, families, visitors, and fellow staff members and promotes respectful relationships in all interactions with others.
• Protects the privacy, confidentiality and dignity of all residents/clients and co-workers.
• Follows all policies and procedures and suggests methods for
• Follows safe practices to ensure the health and well-being of residents/clients, families, and employees including self, including universal and standard
• Maintains awareness of individual responsibilities regarding fire, health, and safety
• Conducts work tasks in a manner that maintains health and wellness and reduces injuries and uses equipment and supplies safely and properly.
• Completes skills assessment prior to providing care and competency annually
• Communicates business-related issues in a positive manner that respects residents/clients, families and employees while maintaining professional boundaries.
• Uses telephone or home care software system to log in and out of all direct care shifts and to provide documentation for services provided;
  Uses company wide Human Resource Management System (HRMS) for all work
• Completes honestly and accurately all forms as required including but not limited to mileage, travel time, tasks completed, and telephonic time
• Attends and or completes all mandatory orientation, in-service training and education programs including competency assessments and TB education at hire and annually thereafter and demonstrates an interest in improving the quality of services
• Accepts supervision with a positive attitude and follows the chain of
• Participate in and complete all required ongoing training, including monthly online and in-person training, annual…