Peoplecare of Northern Colorado
Home Health Aid Job in Akron, CO
Job DescriptionDescription:
Job Summary
To provide quality, compassionate homemaking and personal care to the client according to the care plan; to complete all requisite paperwork and documentation in a timely and correct manner. The primary goals are to promote consumer dignity, independence, comfort, mobility, personal appearance, and safety.
Duties/Responsibilities
Performs homemaking and personal care duties in the client’s home, during the hours and on the days assigned
Assists the client with other needs as outlined by the care plan
Recognizes the importance of a clean, healthy environment in performing household tasks and takes measures to keep the home in safe condition
Protects and respects the confidentiality of all client records and relationships and keeps all client personal health information according to policy
Completes requisite paperwork and documentation on time and accurately
Attends training applicable to the duties performed and makes other training needs known to the office staff
Follows agency policies and procedures
Communicates with the appropriate office personnel on client needs and assists in coordinating care with family members
Performs other duties as assigned
Supervisory Responsibilities
None
Required Skills/Abilities
Ability to communicate pleasantly, professionally, and effectively with office staff and third parties in person, writing and over the phone
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills
Demonstrates initiative regarding collaboration and independently performs high quality work
Familiarity with the concepts, practices, and procedures of the home care industry
Ability to function well in a high-paced, and at times, stressful environment
Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite and other related software
Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Ability to prioritize tasks and to delegate them when appropriate
Excellent problem-solving skills
Thorough in all aspects of the job
Collaborative and Coachable
Requirements:
Education
High school/GED or equivalent desirable
Basic First Aid and CPR desirable, but not required
Experience
Experience in the field of home health care is preferred but not required
Experience managing a home and family or caring for disabled individuals is extremely desirable
Current driver’s license required
Working Conditions
Essential physical requirements, such as standing, kneeling, squatting, stooping, or typing.
Physical effort/lifting, such as sedentary - up to 10 pounds; light - up to 20 pounds; medium - up to 50 pounds; heavy - over 50 pounds.
May be required to work weekends, nights, or be on-call as a regular part of the job.
Working Location(s)
Client Homes
Travel Requirements
Travel to and from assignments within a 60-mile radius is expected.
PeopleCare Health Services 2021 Benefit Information
Full-Time Caregivers
Medical: Office Visit Co-Pay Plan (Minimum Essential Coverage) – 100% paid if no other coverage
Medical: Catastrophic Medical Plan Reference Based Pricing (Minimum Value Plan)
Direct Primary Care Membership – 100% paid if no other coverage
Voluntary Supplemental Benefits
Accident Insurance, Critical Illness Insurance, Life Insurance, Short Term Disability Insurance
Employee Assistant Program
Paid Sick Leave – up to 48 hours per year
401(k) retirement plan after 1 year of service
Caregiver and Client Referral Bonuses*
Part-Time Caregivers
Medical: Office Visit Co-Pay Plan (Minimum Essential Coverage)
Direct Primary Care Membership
Paid Sick Leave – 48 hours per year
401(k) retirement plan after 1 year of service
Caregiver and Client Referral Bonuses*
Benefit availability for caregivers is based off hours calculated on a rolling 12-month period. To be eligible for full-time benefits, per ACA guidelines, caregivers must work an average of 30 hours per week or 130 hours per month.
** Available 1st days of the month following 90 days of employment
Position Classification Information
Department: Operations
Companies Assigned: 44441, 44442, 44443, 44444
Position Family: Direct Care Staff
Career Level: Individual Contributor
EEO Class: 9 – Service Workers
Workers Compensation Class: 883515 – Homemaker Service Physical Assistance
FLSA OT Exempt Classification: No
Pay Grade: 1
Pay Range: $12.47 - $17.00
Revision Date: 1/1/2021