Home Attendant/Caregiver in Lebanon, Indiana at Alice Reid Home Care LLC

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Personal Care Services

Per 12VAC5-381-360(B), the CNA / Home Attendant provides assistance with the following as specified in the client’s Individualized Service Plan (ISP):

• — Bathing, showering, and personal hygiene — including hair care, oral care, nail care, and skin care
• — Dressing and grooming assistance
• — Toileting, incontinence care, and use of assistive devices
• — Ambulation, mobility assistance, and safe transfer techniques
• — Feeding and meal assistance as directed
• — Medication reminders (non-skilled verbal cues only — CNA does not administer medications)
• — Taking and recording vital signs when specified in the ISP
• — Companionship, conversation, and emotional support

Instrumental Activities of Daily Living (IADLs)

• — Light housekeeping — tidying living areas, vacuuming, mopping, dusting
• — Laundry — washing, drying, and folding client’s clothing and linens
• — Meal planning and preparation consistent with the client’s dietary needs and preferences
• — Grocery shopping or accompanying client to appointments as directed
• — Errand running as specified in the service plan

Documentation and Reporting

• — Document all services delivered in the client’s record accurately and on the date services are provided
• — Record and promptly report to the RN Supervisor any changes in the client’s condition, behavior, appearance, or home environment per 12VAC5 381-360(B)(4)
• — Complete visit notes, timesheets, and any required agency forms in a timely and accurate manner
• — Report any incidents, accidents, or concerns immediately to the RN Supervisor or on-call staff
• — Report any suspected abuse, neglect, or exploitation immediately per §63.2-1606 of the Code of Virginia

Service Plan Compliance

• — Review the client’s ISP with the RN Supervisor prior to the first visit and adhere to the plan at all times
• — Provide services only within the scope of duties specified in the ISP and this job description
• — Do not perform skilled nursing tasks, administer medications, or exceed the scope of non-skilled personal care
• — Notify the RN Supervisor of any client request for services outside the ISP

Professionalism and Client Relations

• — Arrive on time for every scheduled visit; follow call-out procedures when unable to report to work
• — Wear identification badge at all times while in a client’s home per 12VAC5-381-200(M) and POL-0610
• — Maintain strict confidentiality of all client information per HIPAA and organizational policy
• — Treat all clients with dignity, respect, and cultural sensitivity at all times
• — Respect client rights, including the right to refuse services, at all times per 12VAC5-381-230
• — Maintain a professional appearance consistent with the organization’s dress code
• — Maintain boundaries — do not accept gifts, money, or enter into personal financial arrangements with clients or their families

Minimum Qualifications

Per 12VAC5-381-290, each Home Attendant must meet one of the following six qualification pathways and must be able to speak, read, and write English:

1. Current certification as a Nurse Aide (CNA) issued by the Virginia Board of Nursing
2. Satisfactory completion of a nurse aide education program approved by the Virginia Board of Nursing
3. Satisfactory completion of a nursing education program preparing for RN or LPN licensure
4. Current enrollment in a nursing education program with at least one completed clinical nursing course involving direct client care
5. Satisfactory passage of a competency evaluation program meeting the criteria of 42 CFR 484.36(b)
6. Satisfactory completion of the DMAS Personal Care Aide Training Curriculum (2003 edition) — for personal care services only

Documentation of the applicable qualification pathway must be on file in the employee’s personnel file prior to independently providing services.

Additional Requirements

• — Minimum 18 years of age
• — High school diploma or GED preferred
• — Must pass Virginia criminal background check and signed sworn statement per §32.1-162.9:1
• — Must not be listed on the Virginia Nurse Aide Abuse Registry or any other state abuse registry
• — Current CPR / First Aid certification required (or obtained within 30 days of hire)
• — Valid Virginia driver’s license and reliable transportation required
• — Must complete all 9 topics of new employee orientation per 12VAC5-381-200(I) before providing services

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• — Genuine compassion for elderly, disabled, and chronically ill individuals
• — Ability to follow written and oral instructions and work independently in a client’s home
• — Strong communication and interpersonal skills with clients, families, and supervisors
• — Reliability, punctuality, and commitment to consistent attendance
• — Cultural sensitivity and respect for diverse backgrounds, beliefs, and preferences
• — Ability to maintain professional boundaries in a home setting

Orientation and Ongoing Training

• — Must complete new employee orientation covering all 9 required topics per 12VAC5-381-200(I) prior to first client assignment
• — Must complete a minimum of twelve (12) hours of annual in-service training and education per 12VAC5-381- 360(G)
• — In-service training may be conducted in conjunction with on-site supervisory visits
• — Must maintain current CPR / First Aid certification at all times
• — Must participate in all required training as directed by the RN Supervisor or Administrator

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions

• — Frequent bending, kneeling, stooping, and reaching in client home environments
• — Ability to lift, transfer, and reposition clients — up to 50 lbs with or without assistive devices
• — Prolonged standing and walking throughout shift
• — Must be physically capable of performing all personal care tasks specified in client ISPs
• — Work is performed exclusively in clients’ private homes; conditions vary by client
• — Exposure to cleaning products, bodily fluids, and communicable illness is possible; use of PPE required
• — Must be able to travel reliably to client homes within the service area