Caregiver

HOME CARE AIDE JOB DESCRIPTION

Description

Home Care Aide oversee s s ervices provided to individuals in their own homes and communities, who need assistance caring for themselves as a result of old age, sickness, disability and / or other inflictions. Home care may include assistance with the activities of daily living, housecleaning, laundry, meal preparation, transportation, companionship and respite,

Home Care Supervisor / Team Leader / Care Leader ensure s that employees deliver services in a caring and respectful manner, in accordance with relevant Agency policies and industry standards.

Reporting Relationship

Reports to Operations / Branch Manager .

Responsibilities / Activities

Ensure Agency policies and procedures and industry standards and regulations are followed .

Assist with the coordination, evaluation and planning of home care services.

Assist the Manager with administrative activities and optimal use of resources.

Develop , implement and evaluate strategic plans, goals and objectives .

Coordinate staffing activities.

Coordinate scheduling activities.

Supervise work activities of designated employees.

Develop and instruct e mployees in the use of practices , procedures and equipment.

Provide leadership to employees.

Conduct in-home assessments.

Liaise with community resources and other agencies.

Required Knowledge