QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:

• High School Diploma, GED or equivalent work experience.
• Must be outgoing, friendly and enjoy working with older adults from various economic backgrounds.

INTERPERSONAL SKILLS:

• Professional demeanor in appearance, interpersonal relations, work ethic and attitude.
• Possess clear, concise effective written and oral skills.
• Ability to effectively express thoughts, ideas and concepts to visitors and other employees.
• Ability to maintain confidentially pertaining issues involving visitors to the center.

TASKS:

• Provide In-Home Respite and/or Personal Care
• Bathing, toileting, dressing and grooming of patients
• Provide meal preparation and feeding if necessary
• Light duty housework, dust, vacuum etc.
• Laundry, shopping as designated by the Plan of Care
• Walking assistance
• Other duties as assigned as may be related to the position and the patient Plan of Care.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to lift or move up to 100 pounds.
• May be required from time to time to work evenings or weekends to meet the needs of the agency.
• Ability to work independently and maintain satisfactory progress in multiple assignments.
• Must be willing to carry out the vision and goals of Senior Monongalians, Inc.

SUPERVISION: The Community Care Coordinator supervises the Home Health Aide.

CLASSIFICATION: Part Time, Per Diem, non-benefit eligible position