shhc

Home Health Aide

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 21 days ago

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About the role

Specific Duties: Ensure client's safety and security by supervising the home environment.
Provide companionship including social interactions, conversations, emotional reassurance and encouragement of activities that stimulate the mind.
Provides respite care for families in accordance with care plans.

Teach/perform meal planning and preparation, routine light housekeeping activities such as making/changing beds, laundry, dusting, vacuuming, washing floors, and general cleaning of living spaces such as bedroom, bathroom, kitchen and living room.
Perform/assist with essential shopping/errands, which may include handling the client's money in accordance with the care plan and under the observation of the Supervisor.
Complete and maintain records of daily activities, observations, and direct hours of service.
Develop and maintain constructive and cooperative working relationships with others.

Have a High School Diploma and at least 2 years experience.
Must be 18 years old or older.
Autonomy. ability to work without immediate supervision.
Insight and the ability to articulate it.
Have basic knowledge of non medical in home care. Be responsible and reliable.
Have a reliable vehicle and valid driver's license.
Current physical and TB test.
Transport clients if necessary.
Interpersonal sensitivity (objective awareness of others, tactful interaction, ease in establishing limits).
Reliability and flexibility
Pass competency exam, CPR, First Aid and AED.
Must clear background check.
Sensible is an equal opportunity employer

The ability to competently assist clients with their activities of daily living.
The ability to be aware of other people's reactions and understanding why they react as they do.
The ability to establish and maintain relationships.
The ability to listen actively and teach others.
The ability to identify problems and determine effective solutions.
The ability to apply reason and logic to identify strengths and weaknesses of possible solutions.
The ability to monitor and assess themselves, clients and effectiveness of service.
The ability to understand written and oral instructions.
The ability to communicate information orally so others understand.
The ability to communicate in writing so others understand.
The ability to work independently and in cooperation with others.
The ability to determine or recognize when something is likely to go wrong.

Escort clients to medical facilities, errands, shopping and outings as specified in the care plan.

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