Caregiver - Companion Sitter -Tri-Cities, WA
Company: Professional Case Management
Location: Kennewick
Posted on: June 24, 2022
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Job Description:
Make a Difference on Your Own Schedule and Terms!
Hiring Companion/Sitters in Washington
Entry level employee trained to provide homemaker services in the
home. He/she functions under the direction, instruction and
supervision of the Case Manager depending on state regulations.
Qualifications
Completion of the ninth (9th) grade; prefer high school
graduate
Able to read and write consistent with job requirements
Possession of the emotional and cognitive maturity necessary for
establishing and maintaining a good working relationship with the
client, client's family, and Agency personnel
Neat, clean personal appearance
Free from health problems that may be injurious to client, self and
coworkers and presents the required documents to indicate such
Must have annual TB skin tests and submit proof to Human
Resources
Possess reliable transportation
Ability to demonstrate the appropriate companion/sitter knowledge
and skills related to the following (passing score on skills
validation test required):Appropriate work experience and/or
experience with caregiving
Methodology for assisting clients to achieve maximum
self-reliance
Principles of nutrition and meal preparation
Principles of the aging process and emotional issues related to
illness and long-term home care
Procedures for maintaining a clean, healthful and pleasant
environment
Maintenance of ethics and confidentiality of client care
Roles of healthcare team members and inter-relationships in
care
Providing information for supervisors and maintaining appropriate
and required records in relation to plan of care, report and
timesheet, reporting concerns/changes in client condition/home
environment, supervisory visits and recertification
Basic housekeeping tasks
Interest and concern for people
Good judgment and tact in dealing with people
Proper hygiene and knowledge of basic safety and sanitation
Standard Precautions and basic infection prevention and control
practices
Awareness that counseling is available if needed for difficult
cases and potentially dangerous situations
Essential Functions/Areas of Accountability
Follow the plan of care prepared by the supervisor with the client
to provide the following:
Assist in maintaining a healthful, safe environment
Plan and prepare nutritious meals
Provide positive emotional support while preforming tasks in the
client's home.
Perform routine housekeeping tasks as related to a safe and
comfortable environment for the client as instructed in the plan of
care; to include light housekeeping, meal preparation, dishwashing,
bed making, laundry and shopping
Establish a relationship with the client and the client's family
which conveys trust and confidentiality
Complete visit reports with time in and time out each day of client
visit, document services provided, obtain client's signature each
visit, and submit to the Agency per established guidelines
Report any client concerns or condition changes to the Agency
Supervisor or Agency Manager or designee (do not perform client
assessment)
Carry out assignments as instructed by the plan of care and report
to the supervisor and/or designee if unable to do so
Works in conjunction with personnel of other agencies involved in
the client's care as directed by the Agency Supervisor or Agency
Manager
Always maintain confidentiality
Perform only those functions specified in the plan of care for each
individual client; never provide hands on or skilled care for the
client
Follow emergency procedures in the event of any incident- accident,
injury or significant change in the client's condition- and report
the incident to the Agency Supervisor, Agency Manager or Agency as
soon as safely possible
Please contact Kimberly Blythe at (866) 776-0127 x191 or at
Kimberly.Blythe@procasemanagement.com today to learn more about our
opportunities where you can make a difference in your own
career!
Professional Case Management is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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