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Job Title

Home Care Provider



Location

Arctic Village, AK, US



Organization Name

Health Services



Job Summary



Job Summary: Job incumbent provides respite, chore, personal care or a combination of services to families and Elders. Incumbent will work closely with the Home Care Provider Coordinator to implement the client’s plan of care.

Adhere to the TCC Ch'eghwtsen' model of service and guiding principle which requires providing timely and effective service along with the ability to interact with others in a way that inspires trust and demonstrates respect, compassion and empathy.


Essential Functions



Essential Functions: This list is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by incumbents. Incumbent(s) may not be required to perform all duties listed and may be required to perform additional, position-specific duties.

Representative Duties:
Under direct supervision of the Home Care Provider Coordinator, job incumbent can provide one or a combination of the following services:

1. Provides respite, chore, or personal care services to families who are caring for someone who is frail, has Alzheimer’s or related dementia assigned patients, following instructions in the plan of care.

2. Provides services in a respectful and caring manner consistent with patients’ values and lifestyle.

3. Works in a planned, organized and safe manner.

4. Prepare and maintain records and nursing notes of patient progress, services performed, and report changes in patient condition to the Program Coordinator.

5. Weekly phone calls with Program Coordinator to report concerns or problems with patients’ health, and receive guidance and support from the Program Coordinator.

6. Provide assistance and supervision with instrumental activities of daily living (eating, bathing, dressing, toileting, light housekeeping, meal preparation, transferring in/out of bed/chair, walking, and shopping).

7. Keeps patients’ area and personal belongings clean, safe, and sanitary.

8. Complete monthly continuing education units.

9. Submit accurate timecards, signed by the Tribal Council, and accurate time sheets signed by the Client, and Nursing Notes, every two weeks.

10. Follows TCC and Home Care policies and procedures.

Other Responsibilities:

1. Performs other job duties as assigned.


Minimum Qualifications



Minimum Qualifications:

1. Must be eighteen (18) years of age or older.

2. Preferred high school diploma or equivalent.

3. Current CPR and First Aid training certificate.

4. Meet Qualifications for personal care, state statute 7 AAC 125.125.090

5. Current Certified Alaska Nurse’s Aide License and/or Personal Care Attendant certification preferred.

6. Must pass background check pursuant to federal Indian Child Protection and Family Violence Prevention Act requirement and State of Alaska background check.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

1. Ability to maintain strict confidentiality.

2. Ability to read and write English.

3. Ability to work independently with minimal on-site supervision.

4. Must be able to pass Blood Borne Pathogens test.

Supervision:
This position does not have any supervisory responsibilities.


Supervision



Physical demands: Job incumbent must be able to lift and carry thirty pounds in support of equipment and supplies. Position requires frequent standing, walking and sitting. Position requires bending, stooping, and kneeling. Incumbent must be able to work effectively in a busy and sometimes stressful environment. Direct contact with blood or other potentially infectious materials to which universal precautions apply.


Summation



Summation: Incumbent must have the ability to provide services in a respectful and caring manner consistent with client’s values and lifestyle and performs assigned tasks in a safe manner. Must be able to work independently with minimal on-site supervision. Home Care Providers help patients with some of the most basic and personal tasks: to be successful, it is essential to treat patients with empathy, dignity, and respect.
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