HHA in Hudson, MA Job at Scituate Light Caregivers LLC
Direct Care
Job Description:
The Direct Care Staff provides supervisory and hands-on support for consumers. Direct Care Staff employees may work for more than one consumer. Duties may vary from consumer to consumer and will be directed by the consumer and/or the Supervisor. Direct Care Staff employees are supervised by the Supervisor. This position requires someone who is highly ethical, self-motivated and detail oriented.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Provides supervision and safeguards for consumers as needed.
- Performs such household chores as shopping, laundry, or cleaning the consumer’s apartment or bedroom; care for and maintain adaptive equipment. Supports consumers in engaging in social and community activities, as requested by the consumer, and directed by the Supervisor; support consumers in personal activities at home or away from home as requested and directed. AS needed, sets limits and redirects consumer.
- Completes written notes, logs and other communication materials as assigned.
May provide hands on care including:
- Assistance with bathing/showering, personal grooming, and in dressing and undressing.
- Help with bowel/bladder care, including suppository insertion and bowel care, and changing urinary devices, such as leg bags or colostomy bags.
- Help with meal preparation and eating; ensure that consumers follow nutritional guidelines of medical clinician (if no specific requirements or direction, that consumers are offered support to make healthy food choices).
- As directed, assist consumer to take medication at scheduled times; if working at MAP site, ensure compliance with all MAP requirements and agency MAP policies.
- Help with transfers in or out of bed, wheelchair, or bathtub; assist with range of motion exercises.
- CPR/First Aid Certification
- HHA License
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