Description:
The following list of duties is not intended to be restrictive or all-inclusive. The employee may perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.
- Personal Care: Assists clients with ADLs/IADLs, including but not limited to, bathing, dressing, grooming, ambulation, transfers, and toileting, while maintaining client dignity and privacy
- Companionship: Provides social and emotional support through conversation, engagement in hobbies, and recreational activities
- Meal Preparation: Plans, prepares, and serves meals and snacks that adhere to the client’s specific dietary requirements and preferences; may provide feeding assistance if required
- Light Housekeeping: Performs household tasks essential to a safe and clean client environment, including laundry, changing linens, dishwashing, and tidying living spaces
- Health Support: Provides medication reminders from pre-portioned containers. Observes, documents, and reports any significant changes in client’s physical condition, behavior, or cognitive status to the supervising Case Manager
- Transportation & Errands: Accompany transportation to medical appointments, social activities, or errands such as grocery shopping using either a personal or client vehicle
- Documentation: Maintains accurate and timely records of services provided, client activities, and observations in the required format
III. Qualifications
- A. Education & Experience:
- High School Diploma or GED preferred
- Minimum of one (1) year of experience in a caregiver capacity (professional or private) is preferred but not required
- B. Licenses & Certifications:
- Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) or Home Health Aide (HHA) certification in the State of Michigan is strongly preferred but not required
- Valid CPR and First Aid certification is preferred and may be required within 90 days of hire
- C. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Knowledge of personal hygiene, basic nutrition, and housekeeping best practices
- Skill in providing compassionate and respectful care to diverse populations
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (verbal and written)
- Ability to maintain client confidentiality and adhere to all HIPAA regulations
- Ability to follow detailed care plans and document services accurately
- Ability to demonstrate patience, reliability, and professionalism in all situations
- Ability to work independently with minimal direct supervision
IV. Conditions of Employment