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Summer Homecare Attendant

Missouri Slope
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This is a seasonal position, temporary role from May 1st - August 31st, depending on the applicants availability

 

Shifts Available:

Full-Time, 32-40 hours per week, flexible hours 

Part-Time, Rotating Shifts and HOL/Weekends

 

CLASSIFICATION                

Personal Care Attendant (PCA)

 

RESPONSIBLE TO                 

Director of Missouri Slope at Home

 

PRIMARY JOB FUNCTION    

The primary purpose of this position is to provide individual services for clients in their homes. These services may include, but are not limited to, personal cares, companionship, transportation, housekeeping, meal preparation, safety checks, chore services, and any other services the program provides for aging adults in their homes.

 

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

  • Possess excellent verbal, writing, and organization skills and are able to effectively work and communicate with a wide range of individuals from all socio-economic groups, including geriatric persons, people with special needs, and those in need of memory care support
  • Able to work with minimal supervision and effectively manage workflow.  Ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action.  Able to perform all personal care duties, as well as light housekeeping, simple cooking, and basic home maintenance. 
  • Proficient with email, able to maintain required records on the database, utilize training software, and communicate through the use of technology.

 

Must possess certain basic skills, including the ability to:

  • Accurately observe and recall surroundings and events.
  • Communicate information clearly, concisely, and accurately.
  • Read, write, understand, and apply written instructions in English.
  • Complete basic computer-related tasks.
  • Make ethical and professional decisions.
  • Organize and manage tasks.
  • Provide quality customer service.
  • Work as part of a team.
  • Commitment to company values.

 

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

  • Services Providing: 

Provide all assigned services for clients.  These include, but are not limited to, personal care (e.g., bathing, dressing), companionship, transportation, housekeeping, meal preparation, safety checks, chore services, and any other services contracted by the client.

 

  • Home Safety Checks/Checks

Ensure each client is contacted at their predetermined time.  Identify any “out of the ordinary” indicators, whether all is well or not.  Respond appropriately if something is off.

 

  • Companion Services

Provide supervision and socialization to the client, which can include light housekeeping, laundry, shopping, and going out to events or dining.

 

  • Meals 

Prepare meals within the client's home or prepare meals from Missouri Slope.

 

 

OTHER JOB FUNCTIONS 

  • Personal Care:

Provide personal care/activities of daily living (ADLs) for clients who elect this Service (including dressing, bathing assistance, toileting, incontinence care, eating, oral care, exercises, compression stocking application, and shaving).

 

  • Housekeeping/Homemaker Service:

Provide housekeeping and home-making services (housework, laundry, garbage removal, vacuuming, dusting, etc.) for clients who elect this service. Ensures the client has the appropriate products available to clean properly. Also includes shopping for clients’ essential needs

 

  • Transportation: 

Transport the client in either a personal or agency vehicle for non-medical tasks such as shopping or errands.

 

  • Personal Emergency Response System: 

If ERS is available, ensure the system is in working order, that the client has the pendant/watch on their person, and that it is charged before leaving each shift.

 

  • Documentation: 

Complete all documentation necessary for client services, shift check-in/check-out, training, and any other required paperwork by Missouri Slope at Home, utilizing Aanie/smart care app or hard copy forms

 

 

This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive, and the employee will also perform other reasonable, related duties as assigned by the immediate supervisor and other management as required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position, in accordance with applicable laws.  

Missouri Slope also reserves the right to revise or change job duties as needed. This job description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment.