Home Health Lead Aide

Job Description

Job Description

Are you a caring, passionate individual who wants to make a difference in someone's life?

JOIN OUR TEAM!

There is an on-call rotation with this position. It includes 1 night a week, and every 3-5th weekend*

We expect unfailing honesty, respect for the dignity and individuality of human beings, and a commitment to professional services.

With well trained, professional care providers like you, we know we can be exceptional in caring for clients who want to Stay Graceful!

Responsibilities :

• Provides direct supervision and daily care of Stay Graceful clients primarily in their home environment.
• Implements and maintains a professional and caring relationship with all clients; providing reliable care, limit setting and boundaries while demonstrating understanding of the clients’ needs at all times.
• Plans and participates in activities with the clients as outlined in the care plan.
• Attends and actively participates in weekly team meetings, group supervision, and completes in-service hours annually as required by state regulations.
• Maintains a professional, courteous and helpful relationship with clients family and other primary social supporters
• Adheres to Stay Graceful’s Standard Operations Procedures and South Dakota State
• Regulations / Administrative Rules relating to in-home care.
• Assures all clients, coworkers and family members are treated equally and with respect.
• Responsible for the quality of services and completion of necessary in-home care duties and related training including :
• Medication Management
• CPR training
• First Aid training
• Training in life skills and other care techniques and adherence to these techniques
• Daily care support may include assisting clients in household cleaning, laundry, cooking meals, grocery shopping, communicating with family and friends, and personal grooming.
• Completes and / or assures completion of necessary documentation and reports by the work day.
• Knowledgeable and reflect Stay Graceful’s Mission Statement, Core Values and Vision Statement.
• Each In-Home Care Provider is expected to meet Stay Graceful’s Code of Conduct, Professionalism, and Ethics.

Other duties as assigned.

Education and Experience Equivalencies :

No degree required. Applicable experience strongly preferred in Human Services or a related field. Applicants with excellent abilities in communication via email, Word, and medical records preferred.

All candidates must have (or qualify to obtain) a current South Dakota driver’s license, proof of insurance and be cleared through the Division of Criminal Investigation.

Physical Requirements :

Ability to perform duties as outlined above including lifting 10-20 lbs.

Continual standing and walking during shift.

Continual talking in person or on the phone during shift.

Ability to perform duties as outlined above including lifting 10-20 lbs.

Will occasionally encounter toxic chemicals during shift.

PLEASE NOTE : Applicants who have been charged with a DUI within the past 5 years or have ever been charged with a violent crime or felony are ineligible for employment with Stay Graceful.

Job Type : Full-time

Ability to commute / relocate :

Rapid City, SD : Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location : In person

Job Type : Full-time

Expected hours : 30 40 per week

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