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A Supportive Home Care Worker is an individual who performs non-skilled tasks which may include respite and light housekeeping in and around the home, to assist in supporting an individual/client to maintain living in a clean, safe, home environment.

We offer Flexible hours, on-the-job training, eye/dental insurance, short-term disability and Paid Time Off.

Training / Certification: No special training or certification is required.

Requirements:

• Must be able to read, write, and carry out directions.
• Must be physically capable of bending, pushing, pulling, walking, standing, lifting up to 40 Ibs., and climbing stairs.
• Must be available for weekend rotation, with a maximum of every other weekend required.

Reporting: The SHCW reports directly to the Home Services Coordinator. In their absence, the SHCW will report to the R.N. Supervisor.

Qualifications:

• An individual presents a caring, empathetic attitude toward the physically or developmentally disabled and elderly.
• Positive past work references.
• Preference will be given to applicants with previous experience and to applicants with a High school diploma or general education degree (GED).
• Ability to read, write, and carry out assigned tasks.
• Be a person who has not been convicted of a crime that directly relates to the occupation of providing health care needs.

Duties:

• Perform tasks as assigned by Home Services Coordinator.
• Report client change of condition to Supervisor.
• Report employee illness that may alter visit schedule, or anytime the visit schedule must be altered.
• Complete SIIC log/paperwork appropriately, completely, honestly, and in a timely manner established by the Agency.
• Conference with the Supervisor regarding client services.
• Attend required in-service training as notified or required.
• Promote a positive public image by demonstrating good communication skills with families of clients, other human service agencies, and all other persons/agencies that this agency works with.

Specific Tasks (may include): The SHCW shall be assigned to clients by the Home Services Coordinator to perform specific tasks for those clients for which the SHCW has been trained or has had life experience with. Duties are limited to performing only those tasks as assigned for each client. Tasks will be individualized based on the needs of the client. SHCW duties may include (but are not limited to) the following:

1. General Cleaning

• Scrubbing, dust mopping, vacuuming floors
• Cleaning bathroom (floors, toilet, tub/shower, sink)
• Cleaning kitchen (floors, dishes, refrigerator, stove, countertops and cupboards)
• Laundry
• Linen changes
• Dusting surfaces
• Windows (general cleaning of inside, does not include outside or changing, and does not include any surfaces that would require you to get on any kind of step stool or ladder).
• Light shoveling or help with light outdoors work.

2. Transportation

• Errands - grocery store, pharmacy, etc.
• Socialization opportunities

3. Supervision

• Meal preparation
• Encourage conversation
• Companionship

Documentation / Records: Must complete visit reporting through mobile GPS app or telephony, accompanied by a written Daily Activity Log.

Mileage / Travel Time: Check with your supervisor for the current mileage/travel time policy.