Live In Aide

Description:  

• Live-In Home Care Aides provide “around-the-clock” care to clients, who prefer to receive needed services in their own homes rather than in an Assisted Living Facility. 

• Service must be delivered in a reliable, compassionate, dignified, and respectful manner and be in accordance with the client’s choices, Agency policies and industry standards.

• Care Aides must respect and adhere to clients’ household rules. 

Reporting Relationship

• Reports to Agency Supervisor.

Responsibilities/Activities:

Duties vary depending on the individual client’s Service Plan. They can include all, or a selection of, the following activities although other authorized activities could be added to meet a specific client’s needs:

• Assist with Personal Care activities including bathing, skin care, shaving, mouth care, toileting (including bladder & bowel care), dressing and hair care.

• Assist with mobility, including walking, transferring, and pushing wheelchair.

• Perform daily household tasks such as light cleaning, changing beds, laundry, ironing, shopping.

• Prepare and serve meals. Clean-up and store left-over food.

• Assist with menu planning ensuring dietary restrictions are followed. 

• Assist clients with recreational activities they enjoy.

• Maintain a healthy and safe environment.

• Report any change in a client’s mental or physical condition, or their home situation.

• Document clinical notes. Keep them secure and confidential.

• Assist with prescribed medications, in accordance with the Agency’s Medication Management Policy.

• Handle correspondence and financial matters, as requested.

• Drive client’s vehicle, as directed.

• Respect client confidentiality and privacy at-al- times.

• Discuss breaks with client to ensure that these are consented and mutually suitable.

• Monitoring working hours, as worked out between the Agency and the client.

• Report & document required and clinical notes, as per Agency’s procedures.

• Adhere to Agency policies and procedures.

Required Knowledge & Understanding

• Knowledge of home management skills.

• Knowledge of personal care activities.

• Knowledge of principles and processes for client service delivery, including needs assessments, adherence to quality standards and evaluation of client satisfaction.

• Knowledge of the English language.

• Knowledge of information and techniques needed to diagnose and treat injuries including Emergency First Aid and CPR.

• Knowledge of clerical procedures such as maintaining records and completing forms.

• Knowledge of safeguarding matters and how to recognize and report abuse.

• Working knowledge of health and safety matters relating to homecare.

• Understanding the importance of providing support, in accordance with clients’ wishes and needs,

• Understanding the needs of individuals who require care and support.

• Understanding and respecting a client’s rights. 

• Understanding the importance and application of confidentiality.

Personal Attributes

• Compassionate to individuals, who need of care and support

• Respect for clients regardless of ailments, backgrounds, cultures, and beliefs.

• Commitment to non-discrimination.

• Self-motivated and willingness to seek guidance when needed and follow instructions.

• Willingness to undertake training, as required.

• Good organizational skills.

• Good working ethics and application of tact. 

• Good personal hygiene and appearance.

Abilities

• Ability to follow orders and instructions.

• Ability to numerically manage money, shop and pay bills, when requested by client.

• Ability to be aware of other people’s reactions and understand why they react as they do.

• Ability to provide care in a manner that respects dignity, is non-judgmental and promotes independence.

• Ability to understand written and oral instructions.

• Ability to communicate information, orally and in writing, so others understand. 

• Ability to listen and understand the spoken word. 

• Ability to work independently and in cooperation with others.

• Ability to determine or recognize when something is likely to go wrong.

• Ability to apply reason and logic to identify strengths and weaknesses.

• Ability to identify problems and determine effective solutions.

• Ability to suggest ideas on a subject. 

• Ability to provide advice and consultation to others.

• Ability to observe and recognize changes in clients.

• Ability to establish and maintain harmonious relations with clients/families, co-workers, and professionals.

• Ability to perform activities that use the whole body.

• Ability to handle and move objects and people.

Physical and Mental Demands:

• Good physical and mental health. 

• Good stamina and fitness to meet the physical demands of the job.

• Physical ability to stand, walk, use hands and fingers, reach, stoop, kneel, crouch, talk, hear, and see. 

• Mental fortitude and stability to handle stress.

• Physical and mental ability to drive a vehicle.

Qualifications/Education

• Care Aide Certification for Personal Care duties 

• Current driver’s license.

• Proper Vehicle Insurance Coverage (Business Insurance, if using own vehicle.)

Training/Experience:

• Previous Care Aide experience required.