In-Home Care Attendant - Idaho Falls - Life A Center for Independent Living

Job Title: In-Home Care Attendant

Locations: Idaho Falls
FLSA Status: Part-time, Nonexempt

Job Summary:
The In-Home Care Attendant assists individuals who have difficulty performing basic day-to-day activities, for example, the elderly, people with disabilities, or people suffering from chronic, or intellectual disabilities in a safe and compliant manner to provide a sense of independence in the consumer's residence.

Core Responsibilities:
• Follow the approved plan of care for each consumer
• Assist consumers with ambulation and mobility around the house or outside
• Assist consumers with personal care and hygiene
• Help consumers with physical therapy exercises
• Plan and prepare meals with assistance from the consumers (when they are able)
• Assist the consumers in shopping
• Perform light housekeeping duties that consumers cannot complete on their own
• Be a pleasant and supportive companion
• Report any unusual incidents, negligence, or abuse
• Act quickly and responsibly in cases of emergency
• Perform other duties as assigned by the In-Home Care Coordinator

Required Skills/Abilities:
• Ability to work independently and meet overlapping deadlines.
• Ability to exercise initiative, critical thinking, and independent judgment.
• Must be ethical, detail-oriented and very organized.
• Excellent communication skills that are clear, compassionate, and patient.
• Familiar with aging, illness, chronic and congenital conditions adversely affecting health.
• Observes confidentiality and safeguards all consumer-related information.
• Develops a cooperative relationship and communicates effectively and professionally with consumers, families, co-workers, and referral sources.
• Experience working in diverse environments.

Key Credentials and Professional Qualities:
• Upon being hired, must complete caregiver training approved by Medicaid.
• Acceptance of the mission, philosophy, and goals of the organization.
• Ability to work with individuals to enlist the cooperation of many people to perform/achieve a common goal.

Physical Requirements:
• Physically demanding job based on consumer needs.
• Occasional bending at the waist.
• Must be able to lift more than 50 pounds. (If unable, exceptions can be made according to the consumer's plan of care needs.)

Disclaimer
Life, A Center for Independent Living provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard of race, color, religion, sex, marital status, national origin, age, sexual orientation, military/veteran status, political affiliation, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Life, A Center for Independent Living complies with applicable state and local nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company facilitates.

Life, A Center for Independent Living is a non-profit organization that offers employees growth and development, team spirit, a family-friendly environment, and access to a benefits package that includes: medical, dental and vision insurance, paid holidays, and much more. Reviewed: 11/28/23