ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Positioning and repositioning clients to prevent pressure sores/injuries
- Assisting clients with personal care, grooming, dressing, oral care, etc.
- Performing light housekeeping tasks
- Enhancing the safety and hygiene of the client and his/her environment
- Practicing infection control measures
- Planning and preparing meals according to nutritional needs.
- Shopping, bill paying, and running other errands as described in the service plan.
- Companionship and mental stimulation.
- Transporting the client to and from medical and social appointments.
- Documenting services provided.
- Reminding the client to take medicine and offering very minimal assistance.
- Observing and documenting any changes in the client.
- Looking out for and reporting abuse to the agency, the authorities, and other relevant
bodies as required by the licensing body.
- Complying with agency policies and procedures.
QUALIFICATIONS AND EDUCATION
- Must have a High School Diploma /GED
- Must have Certified Nurse Aide Certification from a recognized and approved
program.
- Must pass a Criminal Background Check and an Abuse Registry Check.
- One year full-time experience in caregiving/home care within 5 years, or one year full-
time experience of providing personal care in a hospital or nursing home.
- Ability to read, write, and understand English.
- Must be willing and ready to comply with all policies and procedures.
- Must demonstrate the ability to understand job demands and his/her scope of work.
- Must provide evidence of his/her competencies.
- Must be willing to undergo orientation training and at least 8 hours of on-job training
annually.
- Must be willing to attend meetings and take part in studies and surveys when called
upon to do so.
- Must be compassionate, patient, and caring enough to work in stressful environments
and to care for clients of all personalities.
- Must demonstrate the ability to handle stress professionally.
- Must have good organizational and communication skills
- Must be computer literate.
- Must practice good personal hygiene and be willing to dress as per the agency dress
code.
- Must have a full understanding of the rules and regulations pertaining to the industry.
- Must demonstrate an understanding of the physical, psychological, and developmental
needs of Maurina Homecare Agency clients.
- Must be willing and ready to respect Maurina Homecare Agency clients and their
property.
- Must have a clean driving history, a reliable vehicle with the compulsory insurance, or
must have a reliable source of public transport.
NB: Maurina Homecare Agency may be able to make special arrangements or
reservations for employees with disabilities to enable them to carry out their duties and
responsibilities more effectively.
Pay: $15.00 - $16.00 per hour
Physical setting:
Standard shift:
- Day shift
- Evening shift
- Night shift
- Overnight shift
Supplemental schedule:
Weekly schedule:
- 3x12
- Every weekend
- Monday to Friday
- Rotating weekends
- Weekends as needed
Experience:
- Caregiving: 1 year (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- CPR Certification (Required)
Work Location: On the road