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TITLE OF IMMEDIATE SUPERVISOR: Human Resources Coordinator DUTIES OF POSITION -Provides personal care and related services in the home, under the direction, instruction and supervision of the Agency Manager/Field Staff Supervisor. Under no circumstances may an HC be assigned to receive or reduce any intravenous procedures, or any other sterile or invasive procedures, other than rectal temperatures or enemas. POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES Follow the plan of care to provide, safe, competent care/service to the client. Help the client to maintain good personal hygiene and assists in maintaining a healthful, safe environment. May help prepare nutritious meals. Assist the client with ambulation as approved. Encourage the client to become as independent as possible according to the care plan. Attempt to promote client's mental alertness through involvement in activities of interest. Gives simple emotional and psychological support to the client and other members of the household and establishes a relationship with client and family which transmit trust and confidentiality. Observe and report any change in the client's mental or physical condition or in the home situation to the supervisor. Perform routine housekeeping tasks as related to a safe and comfortable environment for the client. Prepare a visit report promptly and incorporate same in the client record weekly. Confirm on a weekly basis, the scheduling of visits so that other necessary visits by staff members can be coordinated. Work with personnel of other community agencies involved in the client's care. Attend in-service as required by regulation. Confer with the Supervisor about client’s status and care, participate in the planning of service. Promptly report any change in client condition to the Supervisor. Work within the PSSs scope of practice and report in writing to the Agency Manager/Field Staff Supervisor. JOB CONDITIONS The ability to drive and assist clients in and out of a vehicle. The ability to access clients’ homes which may not be routinely wheelchair accessible are required. Hearing, eyesight and physical dexterity must be sufficient to perform a physical assessment of the client's condition and to perform client care. On occasion, may be required to bend, stoop, reach and move client weight up to 250 pounds; lift and/or carry up to 30 pounds. Must be able to communicate clearly, both verbally and in writing. EQUIPMENT OPERATION Use of BP cuff, thermometer and stethoscope and hand washing materials. COMPANY INFORMATION Has access to all client service records which may be discussed with the supervisor. QUALIFICATIONS Preferably a high school diploma or equivalent. Must be free from health problems that may be injurious to client, self and co-workers and must present appropriate evidence to substantiate same. Must comprehend the basics of personal care, preferably has a certificate. Must understand and respect client’s including ethics and confidentiality of care.