Home Health Aide in Sioux Falls, South Dakota at Stay Graceful Inc

JOB DESCRIPTION
Are you a caring, passionate individual who wants to make a difference in someone's life? JOIN OUR TEAM!

We expect unfailing honesty, respect for the dignity and individuality of human beings, and a commitment to professional services. With well trained, professional care providers like you, we know we can be exceptional in caring for clients who want to Stay Graceful!
Responsibilities:
● Provides direct supervision and daily care of Stay Graceful clients primarily in their home environment.
● Implements and maintains a professional and caring relationship with all clients; providing reliable care, limit setting and boundaries while demonstrating understanding of the clients’ needs at all times.
● Plans and participates in activities with the clients as outlined in the care plan. ● Attends and actively participates in weekly team meetings, group supervision, and completes in-service hours annually as required by state regulations.
● Maintains a professional, courteous and helpful relationship with clients family and other primary social supporters.
● Adheres to Stay Graceful’s Standard Operations Procedures and South Dakota State Regulations/Administrative Rules relating to in-home care.
● Assures all clients, coworkers and family members are treated equally and with respect. ● Responsible for the quality of services and completion of necessary in-home care duties and related training including:
○ Medication Management
○ CPR training
○ First Aid training
○ Training in life skills and other care techniques and adherence to these techniques
○ Daily care support may include assisting clients in household cleaning, laundry, cooking meals, grocery shopping, communicating with family and friends, and personal grooming.
● Completes and/or assures completion of necessary documentation and reports by the work day.
● Knowledgeable and reflect Stay Graceful’s Mission Statement, Core Values and Vision Statement.
● Each In-Home Care Provider is expected to meet Stay Graceful’s Code of Conduct, Professionalism, and Ethics.
● Other duties as assigned.
Education and Experience Equivalencies:
● No degree required. Applicable experience strongly preferred in Human Services or a related field. Applicants with excellent abilities in communication via email, Word, and medical records preferred. All candidates must have (or qualify to obtain) a current South Dakota driver’s license, proof of insurance and be cleared through the Division of Criminal Investigation.
Physical Requirements:
● Ability to perform duties as outlined above including lifting 10-20 lbs.
● Continual standing and walking during shift.
● Continual talking in person or on the phone during shift.
● Ability to perform duties as outlined above including lifting 10-20 lbs.
● Will occasionally encounter toxic chemicals during shift.
PLEASE NOTE: Applicants who have been charged with a DUI within the past 5 years or have ever been charged with a violent crime or felony are ineligible for employment with Stay Graceful.