Job Summary

• To provide quality, compassionate homemaking and personal care to the client according to the care plan; to complete all requisite paperwork and documentation in a timely and correct manner. The primary goals are to promote consumer dignity, independence, comfort, mobility, personal appearance, and safety.

Duties/Responsibilities

• Performs homemaking and personal care duties in the client’s home, during the hours and on the days assigned
• Assists the client with other needs as outlined by the care plan
• Recognizes the importance of a clean, healthy environment in performing household tasks and takes measures to keep the home in safe condition
• Protects and respects the confidentiality of all client records and relationships and keeps all client personal health information according to policy
• Completes requisite paperwork and documentation on time and accurately
• Attends training applicable to the duties performed and makes other training needs known to the office staff
• Follows agency policies and procedures
• Communicates with the appropriate office personnel on client needs and assists in coordinating care with family members
• Performs other duties as assigned

Supervisory Responsibilities

• None

Required Skills/Abilities

• Ability to communicate pleasantly, professionally, and effectively with office staff and third parties in person, writing and over the phone

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills

• Demonstrates initiative regarding collaboration and independently performs high quality work

• Familiarity with the concepts, practices, and procedures of the home care industry

• Ability to function well in a high-paced, and at times, stressful environment

• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite and other related software

• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines

• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

• Ability to prioritize tasks and to delegate them when appropriate

• Excellent problem-solving skills

• Thorough in all aspects of the job

• Collaborative and Coachable

Education

• High school/GED or equivalent desirable
• Basic First Aid and CPR desirable, but not required

Experience

• Experience in the field of home health care is preferred but not required
• Experience managing a home and family or caring for disabled individuals is extremely desirable
• Current driver’s license required

Working Conditions

• Essential physical requirements, such as standing, kneeling, squatting, stooping, or typing.
• Physical effort/lifting, such as sedentary - up to 10 pounds; light - up to 20 pounds; medium - up to 50 pounds; heavy - over 50 pounds.
• May be required to work weekends, nights, or be on-call as a regular part of the job.

Working Location(s)

• Client Homes

Travel Requirements

• Travel to and from assignments within a 60-mile radius is expected.

PeopleCare Health Services 2021 Benefit Information

Full-Time Caregivers

• Medical: Office Visit Co-Pay Plan (Minimum Essential Coverage) – 100% paid if no other coverage
• Medical: Catastrophic Medical Plan Reference Based Pricing (Minimum Value Plan)
• Direct Primary Care Membership – 100% paid if no other coverage
• Voluntary Supplemental Benefits
• Accident Insurance, Critical Illness Insurance, Life Insurance, Short Term Disability Insurance
• Employee Assistant Program
• Paid Sick Leave – up to 48 hours per year
• 401(k) retirement plan after 1 year of service
• Caregiver and Client Referral Bonuses*

Part-Time Caregivers

• Medical: Office Visit Co-Pay Plan (Minimum Essential Coverage)
• Direct Primary Care Membership
• Paid Sick Leave – 48 hours per year
• 401(k) retirement plan after 1 year of service
• Caregiver and Client Referral Bonuses*

Benefit availability for caregivers is based off hours calculated on a rolling 12-month period. To be eligible for full-time benefits, per ACA guidelines, caregivers must work an average of 30 hours per week or 130 hours per month.

** Available 1st days of the month following 90 days of employment

Position Classification Information

Department: Operations

Companies Assigned: 44441, 44442, 44443, 44444

Position Family: Direct Care Staff

Career Level: Individual Contributor

EEO Class: 9 – Service Workers

Workers Compensation Class: 883515 – Homemaker Service Physical Assistance

FLSA OT Exempt Classification: No

Pay Grade: 1

Pay Range: $12.47 - $17.00

Revision Date: 1/1/2021