Personal Care Aide - (Within Windward Area) - FaithCare Hawaii

Are you a compassionate and dedicated individual looking to make a meaningful impact in your community?

FaithCare Hawaii is seeking compassionate and reliable caregivers to join our team and provide exceptional support to our clients in the following areas;

Kaneohe, Kailua.

Note: Applicants must reside in Oahu, Hawaii, or be willing to relocate if coming from the US mainland and have the authorization to work in the United States.

DUTIES 

• Performs routine housekeeping tasks as related to a safe and comfortable environment for the client, as instructed by the Service plan:

• Routine housecleaning such as sweeping, mopping, dusting, making beds, washing dishes, cleaning toilets, sinks, showers, or bathtubs, or disposing of rubbish;

•  Care of clothing and linens, including washing, drying, ironing, and mending;

•  Shopping for household supplies, clothing, and personal essentials;

•  Running errands or picking up medication;

•  Shopping for food or preparing meals;

•  Escorting the client to medical care services or to nutritional or recreational programs; and

•  Assisting with simple health care routines such as reminders to take oral medication, to maintain diet restrictions, or to perform recommended exercises.

•  Homemaker services do not include the management of the client's money or finances, or the balancing of the client's checkbook.

• The Homemakers shall not be allowed to perform any service that is not within their scope of duties.

• Tasks to be performed by a Homemaker must be assigned by and performed under the supervision of the Supervising Nurse who will be responsible for the services provided by the Homemaker.

• Follows the service plan to provide, safe, competent services to the client.

• Helps the client to maintain and assists in maintaining a healthy, safe environment.

• Plans and prepares nutritious meals when instructed to do so by the service plan

• Encourages the client to become as independent as possible according to the service plan.

• Attempts 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 transmits trust and confidentiality.

• Reports any change in the client's mental or physical condition or in the home situation to the supervisor.

• Prepares a visit report timely and submits for entry into the clinical record weekly

• Confirms on a weekly basis, the scheduling of visits 

• Works with personnel of other community agencies involved in the client's care as directed by the supervisor

• Attends in-service as required by state regulation.

JOB CONDITIONS

• The ability to drive and to access clients’ homes which may not be routinely wheelchair accessible are required.

• Hearing, eyesight, and physical dexterity must be sufficient to report on the client's condition, to identify a change in client condition, and to perform assigned tasks.

• On occasion, may be required to bend, stoop, and reach.

• Must be able to communicate clearly, both verbally and in writing in English.

COMPANY INFORMATION

• Has access to all client medical records which may be discussed with the Supervising Nurse.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Must have a high school diploma or equivalent.

• Successful completion of a basic nurse aid training program approved by the Department OR has successfully completed coursework that qualifies a person as a certified or licensed health care professional.   

• Must be free from health problems that may be injurious to client, self, and co-workers and must present appropriate evidence to substantiate this.

• Must comprehend the basics of housekeeping, and meal preparation.

• Must understand and respect clients, including ethics and confidentiality of care.

• Must have a complete criminal background check.

• Must have current FA/CPR certification.

• Must have current TB Clearance (2-step)

• Must have other documentary requirements (ID or passport, SSN card, etc).