Calling ALL CAREGIVERS!! - Visiting Angels of Harford & Cecil Counties

We are looking to add to our Visiting Angels Team!

PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES:

·        Understand and adhere to information and precautions contained in individual client’s Care Plan.

·        Assist the client with personal care activities including: bathing, skin care, back rub, hair care, nail care, dressing and undressing, feeding, oral hygiene, shaving, grooming and bedtime care.

·        Assist the client to the bathroom or in use of urinal or bedpan.  Keep incontinent clients clean and dry.

·        Assist the client with client's self-administration of medications.

·        Assist the client with personal communication skills, as needed.

·        Prepare appropriate documentation of the client care or service(s) furnished.

·        Report all client and employee incidents/accidents to supervisor immediately.

·        Assist the client with  supervising exercise, ambulation and transfer activities. Be aware of proper body mechanics.

·        Ensure maintenance of a clean, safe, comfortable and healthy environment for the client.

·        Observe safety precautions, including: wiping up wet floors, spills and other falling hazards immediately. Also, report safety hazards, frayed electrical cords, unsecured handrails, malfunctioning smoke and carbon monoxide detectors/alarms, defective equipment or environmental hazards to supervisor on the same day of observation.

·        Engage in respectful social interaction with client, including friendly conversation and empathic support, as well as, respecting client’s privacy and property.

·        Exhibit positive attitude and behavior and demonstrate respect for employees and clients and maintain absolute confidentiality of all information pertaining to clients, clients' families and employees.

·        Respond and attend to client’s requests promptly.

·        Communicate effectively with all members of the team.

·        Maintain proper hand washing techniques.

·        Participate in required in-service training programs to meet regulatory requirements.

·        Understand the importance of seeking assistance, as needed, from your supervisor and/or others; demonstrate capability and dependability in following instructions.

·        Understand that regular, consistent attendance is necessary to serve clients.

·        Accept and fulfill assignments with the Agency; exercise judgment in accepting assignments.

·        Perform related duties and responsibilities as deemed appropriate by the management team.

SPECIFIC JOB KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND PERSONAL ABILITIES REQIRED:

·       Must be eighteen (18) years of age.

·       Demonstrate sympathetic attitude toward caring for others.

·       Previous experience in private duty home care preferred.

·       Ability to listen and communicate clearly, fluently and diplomatically orally and in writing.

·       Ability to remain flexible, resilient, calm and maintain a sense of humor; and present a well-groomed professional image.

·       Ability to generate goodwill for the organization and its management among staff, clients, and referral sources. Demonstrate a strong commitment to client service excellence.

·       Possess and maintain good physical and mental health, including current TB testing.

·       U.S. Citizen or evidence of valid Alien Work Permit.

PHYSICAL/ENVIRONMENTAL DEMANDS:

·       See ADA Requirements

Job Benefits:

• $250 Signing Bonus for Active MBON CNA/GNA (Conditions Apply, Just Ask Us!)
• Weekly Paychecks
• Paid Vacation Time (PTO)
• Paid Client Case Introductions
• Paid Training in Office and At Home
• Emergency Shift Pay
• Free PPE
• Travel Time and Mileage
• Access to Pay before Pay Day
• Awards and Accolades
• Caregiver Development Program (CDP)
• Overtime and Holiday Pay
• Oncall Opportunities
• Birthdays and Anniversaries
• Paid Volunteer Time
• 401k
• Angel Coins Program

Please complete our full application here: Visiting Angels Application