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AMI-WEllness Home Health

PCP-PART TIME

AMI-WEllness Home Health, Denver, Colorado, United States, 80285


Job Details

Job LocationDenver - Denver, CO

Salary Range$19.00 - $19.00

Description

JOB SUMMARY:

A person who is specifically trained, competent and performs assigned functions of household chores, assistance in completing activities (shopping & appointments outside the home), companionship, assistance with personal care and activities of daily living to the patient in their residence under the direction, instruction and supervision of the a designated Supervisor.

RESPONSIBILITIESUnderstands and adheres to established Agency policies and procedures.Maintains communication with the supervisor when conditions are unsafe or goals cannot be met.Maintains a safe environment while performing job assignment.Performs personal care and activities of daily living as spelled out in the service plan.Completes appropriate visit records in a timely manner as per Agency policy.Reports changes in the patient's condition and needs to the designated supervisor and/or Director of clinical Services.Assists with activities of daily living, personal care (as outlined in Chapter 26 of licensing) and any other assignments as included in the service plan.Provides companionship including, but not limited to, social interaction, and conversation.Reminds consumer to perform ordered exercise program.Assists with feeding only as long as consumer is able to independently chew.Assist with ambulation only if consumer has the ability to balance and bear weight.Assists with the emptying only of urinary collection devices.Assists with the emptying of ostomy bags.Assists with transfer only when the consumer has sufficient balance and strength to reliably stand and pivot and assist with the transfer.Provides accompaniment to medical appointments, banking errands and basic household errands. Cannot take consumer in their vehicle or ride with them in their vehicle.Assists consumer with medication reminding only when medications have been preselected. .Attends in-service and continuing education programs as scheduled and necessary.Attends patient care conferences as scheduled.Performs household services including cooking and meal preparation, cleaning and laundry essential to health care in the home as assigned.WORKING ENVIRONMENT:

Works indoors in Agency office and patient homes and travels to/from patient homes.

JOB RELATIONSHIPS:

1. Supervised by: Designated supervisor (RN's or other) or Director of Clinical

Services

RISK EXPOSURE:

High risk

Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS:

Must have completed agency training or have verified experience in the provision of home care tasks to consumers and passed a competency evaluation.Have a sympathetic attitude toward the care of the sick and elderly.Ability to carry out directions, read and write.Maturity and ability to deal effectively with the demands of the job.LIFTING REQUIREMENTS:

Ability to perform the following tasks if necessary:Ability to participate in physical activity.Ability to work for extended period of time while standing and being involved in physical activity.Heavy lifting up to 75 lbs.Ability to do extensive bending, lifting and standing on a regular basis.