Assistant Voice Acting Jobs (NOW HIRING)

JOB DESCRIPTION

Purpose: To provide for the comfort, safety and general well-being of the clients receiving in-home care services from Your Neighborhood Connection (YNC). The Caregiver plays a vital role in the organization. He/she is the front line, the voice acting as a representative of YNC and, therefore this individual must be:

Reliable Compassionate Flexible Trustworthy Respectful Patient Confident Capable

Essential Functions / Job Duties: The following duties are considered essential to the job. Qualified individuals must have the ability, with or without reasonable accommodations, to perform the following duties, which is not an all-inclusive listing of responsibilities, but a general sampling of standard duties:

• Ability to read, understand and perform services as outlined in the Client Service Plan, which details the services to be provided for an in-home care client.
• Assists clients with required ADLs (Activities of Daily Living) which will include hands-on services:
  1. Personal hygiene: hair care, oral care , peri care
  2. Bathing: shower, tub or sink; utilizing safety devices and protocol as required
  3. Toileting: assistance with bladder (incontinency) and/or bowel issues (adult briefs); including ambulatory support to/from the bathroom, helping to safely sit and stand.
  4. Ambulation assistance; i.e. wheelchair, gait belt, walker, cane.
  5. Safe transfer assistance; i.e. to/from bed, chair, wheelchair, etc. as required.
  6. Knowledge of what to do in an emergency situation
  7. Safely transport client in personal vehicle/ client or company vehicle, if an approved driver
• Provide companionship, including but not limited to, walking, exercise, assistance with errands, shopping and accompaniment to appointments, etc.
• Assistance with light housekeeping duties; i.e. laundry, changing bed linens, vacuuming, taking out trash bringing in the mail, etc.
• Assistance with meal preparation, plant and pet care as needed.
• Monitor food expirations, provide medication reminders.

Secondary Functions/Job Duties: The following are secondary to the essential functions listed above:

• Maintains safety and health rules by participating in training along with implanting and following protocols related to OSHA and CDC regulations and Your Neighborhood Connection Standards, as required.
• Amends and participates in staff meetings, projects, special committees and mandatory training as required.

Education & Knowledge Requirements: Specific education, training, certification and/or licensure.

Successful completion of Your Neighborhood Connections Direct Care Staff Person Training Course and Competency Exam; both of which are to be completed prior to the first day of any client service

Required:

• Valid PA Driver’s License
• Motor Vehicle Record – Driving History Clearance
• Proof of Sufficient Auto Insurance Coverage

Essential Job-Related Abilities:

• Ability to read, write, speak and understand the English language.
• Ability to successfully complete the necessary physical movements for safe client transfers.
• Ability to complete and maintain documentation regarding client’s status.
• Ability to push, pull, stand, climb, sit and kneel with ease.
• Ability to be both physically and mentally fit to handle the demands of a caregiver.
• Strong interpersonal, communication and listening skills.

Exposure to Hazardous Conditions:

Exposure to blood and/or bodily fluids will be minimal.

Preferred Job-Related Experience, Abilities & Education:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• C.N.A. certification and/or experience working in a healthcare facility or prior personal care private duty

Summary Statement:

This position description is not intended and should not be construed to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills and efforts associated with the job. It is intended to be a reflection of those principal job elements essential for recruitment and selection and for making fair job evaluations. The incumbent shall perform all other functions and/or be cross-trained as shall be determined at the sole discretion of management, who has the right to amend, modify or terminate this job in part or in whole. Incumbent must be able to perform all job functions safely.