Caregiver

As a Caregiver for Outreach Health, you are responsible for helping clients that are disabled or elderly by assisting with daily tasks, basic health related tasks, and provide companionship. To ensure the client is properly cared for, you will understand and perform basic safety techniques.

• →Supports and promotes self-care and independence of the client(s); duties may include but are not limited to: bathing, dressing, grooming, feeding, toileting, cleaning, laundry, meal preparation, transfer/ambulation, escort, routine hair/skin care, exercise, shopping and assistance with self-administered medication, respite, protective supervision and/or habilitation services (with additional training).
• →For clients receiving HAB Services, the Habilitation Specialist / Caregiver will participate in teaching and coaching clients in one or more of the following areas as identified by the authorization: Independent Living Skills, Employment Skills, Problem Solving, Socialization and Coping with Daily Living Frustrations and Challenges.
• →Must complete tasks and/or activities during scheduled, authorized hours and reports by Electronic Visit Verification/Fixed Visit Verification (EVV/FVV) system when arriving and leaving the clients home each day worked (as directed by the Field Supervisor or CMPAS Assessor of Need)
• →Reports any significant changes in the client’s circumstances to the Field Supervisor immediately, e.g. vacation, hospitalization

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Required Skills, Education, Certification, License, and/or Experience

• →Must have a High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent work experience. If the applicant is under the age of 18, the applicant must be a High School graduate or enrolled in a Vocational Educational Program
• →Must pass a criminal background screening
• →Must be able to follow verbal and written instructions
• →Must comply with HIPPA, applicable healthcare laws and statues (local, state, and/or federal)
• →Maintain a valid driver’s license and own a legally registered vehicle that holds the minimum liability insurance coverage. (Required for caregivers that drive only)
• →Ability to work independently with limited supervision while providing care in a client’s home

In the Primary Home Care or Community Attendant Services Program, the caregiver cannot be the spouse of the client; Also, the caregiver cannot be a foster parent or a parent of a minor that receives state or federal funded services. However, in the CMPAS program, the Caregivers may be the parent, sibling, or spouse of the client.

Preferred Skills, Education, Certification, License, and/or Experience

• →Bilingual (English and Spanish)
• →Prior experience as a caregiver or similar role
• →CPR and First Aid certification (required for CLASS, MDCP, DBMD)
• →Availability to work weekends and holidays, as needed

Working Conditions and Physical Requirements

Must be able to work in a work environment that involves intermittent body movements such as walking, standing, sitting, driving, bending, lifting up to 50 pounds, stooping, kneeling, climbing stairs, and reaching. Must have dexterity and strength in hands/limbs for reasonable accommodation to perform required tasks. The Nature of duties presents moderate exposure to infectious and chemical hazards or job-related accidental injury. Must be able to travel to perform field visits or travel between offices if necessary. Not all sites/locations will be handicapped accessible. (Driving may be a requirement depending on duties and responsibilities).

Compliance

The Caregiver is required to fully comply with applicable healthcare laws and statues (local, state, and federal) and Outreach Health policies and procedures. Must respect clients by recognizing their rights; maintaining confidentiality and work tirelessly to earn and keep their trust. Each team member is expected to perform all duties and demonstrate behaviors and attitudes consistent with Outreach Health’s Mission Statement and Core Values.