Job description

Company description

Penick Village is a licensed home care agency in Southern Pines, NC that serves clients in the community and on the campus of Penick Village. We employ companions and certified nursing assistants to provide the level of care appropriate for the client.

Job description

PENICK VILLAGE

Job Description

Home Care Companion, Sitter and Respite Aide

Department: Home Care

Job Title: Home Care Companion, Sitter and Respite Aide

Reports To: Home Care Supervisor

Status: PRN - Hourly

A. Job Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Provides companionship and emotional support.

2. Provides transportation for medical appointments, shopping, social events, or recreational activities.

3. Accompanies clients to recreational and/or social events.

4. Gives medication reminders and assistance as permitted by policy.

5. Writes or types letters/correspondence; organizes and reads mail.

6. Household management, including meal planning, shopping and preparation; light housekeeping; laundry.

7. Performs pet care.

• Reports for shifts on time and demonstrates reliability.
• Accepts new client assignments and displays reasonable flexibility in work schedules.
• Maintains strict confidentiality of client and agency information.
• Has the ability to instill confidence in co-workers and clients by reacting calmly and appropriately to difficult situations.
• Contributes to a pleasant work environment by maintaining professional demeanor.
• Holds coworkers accountable for job performance in a diplomatic manner.

14. Timely and accurately completes and maintains records of work activities, observations, and hours of service.

• Uses home and office supplies responsibly and efficiently.
• Attends in-service trainings to gain and maintain skills.
• Ensures compliance with applicable state and federal laws, as well as Penick Village Home Care policies and procedures.

B. Qualifications:

• High school graduate or GED.
• Good home management skills (light housekeeping, meal planning and preparation, laundry).
• Ability to work independently to creatively solve a broad range of problems, make sound judgments and work collaboratively with co-workers and clients.
• Ability to be flexible and innovative.
• Good interpersonal skills.
• Speak and write the English language understandably.
• Valid NC driver license, a safe personally owned vehicle in good working order and adequate automobile insurance.
• Basic computer operation skills: MS Office and email
• Have smart phone access to complete required documentation.
• Negative two part TB test, drug screen and criminal background check.

C. Physical Requirements:

• Ability to stand for extended periods.
• Lift up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to reach above, below or at shoulder height, and bend, stoop, push and pull.

D. Attendance and Punctuality:

• Gives proper notice when late or absent.
• Requests time off in writing per policy.
• A work week that includes weekends and Holidays.
• Occasional overtime for schedule coverage and special events.

E. Safety:

1. Understands and observes general health and safety guidelines.

2. Uses personal protective equipment as necessary.

3. Reports unsafe working conditions or unsafe conditions in a client’s home.

The above job description is not intended as an all-inclusive list of essential functions which the employee will be required to perform. The employee may be required to perform additional tasks at the direction of management. Moreover, management reserves the right to change or modify this job description at any time with or without notice.

Part-time hours: 20 - 40 per week

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $21,671.00 - $44,406.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• 12 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Holidays
• Monday to Friday
• Night shift
• Overtime
• Weekend availability

COVID-19 considerations:
Mandatory vaccine requirement and mask wearing during work

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Experience:

• Caregiving: 1 year (Preferred)

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (Preferred)
• Night Shift (Preferred)
• Overnight Shift (Preferred)

Work Remotely:

• No

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