Private Duty Caregivers

Provides a large array of support services, under the supervision of the appropriate professional staff, to maintain, strengthen and safeguard the care of patients who have elected our Private Duty services.
 
Essential Job Functions/Responsibilities

• Applies safety principles and proper body mechanics in the performance of specific techniques of personal and supportive care.
• Recognizes emergency situations and follows appropriate emergency procedures when indicated.
• Demonstrates basic infection control procedures and follows agency guidelines especially with regard to handling of hazardous wastes.
• Renders services in strict accordance with the written care plan.
• Provides personal care service, such as:
  • maintaining a clean, safe and healthy environment
  • bed, sponge, tub, or shower bathing
  • shampooing in sink, tub or shower
  • caring for nails and skin
  • oral hygiene
  • assisting with toileting and elimination
• When necessary provides transportation to appointments and for family functions or outings.
• Performs homemaking and other environmental services that facilitate sanitary and safe care at home.  Routine housework including but not limited to: laundry, mopping, dusting.
• Observes, reports and documents changes in patient status to the Intake Manager or Private Duty Concierge RN.
• Maintain records and keep activity records current, submits documentation according to agency guidelines.
• Performs support services, such as meal preparation, laundry, grocery shopping and errands within the guidelines of the written plan of care.
• Attends in-service programs according to agency guidelines, as directed.
• Adheres to Private Duty customer service expectations, such as: wears ACHHH collared shirt for all Private Duty client interactions and reviews the care plan and client summary prior to visit.
• Other duties as assigned 

Position Qualifications:

• Educational:  Must be 18 years of age.
• Licensure:  Valid driver’s license and valid insurance.
• Experience:  At least one year of caregiving experience.
• Takes oral and written instructions well; can read and write. 
• Works in a team responsibly and independently without direct supervision. 
• Records observations and activities. 
• Good communication skills.

Knowledge and Abilities:

• Demonstrates knowledge and skills necessary to provide care to and communicate with individuals over the life span.
• Shows an interest in and an aptitude for working with the sick, disabled or elderly in their homes.

HOURLY RATE: $18.50

Submit resume and cover letter to:

Kristen Wilson, SHRM-CP
Human Resources Director
ACHHH
P.O.Box 754, Middlebury VT 05753
Or to  hr@achhh.org
(802) 388-7259
www.achhh.org