Position Summary:This position serves a vital function in support of the company's clients, seniors and people with disabilities living independently in their homes, but who need assistance with daily tasks. The Home Care Aide - Core is on call for 5 days per week -- minimum one day being a weekend day, 40 hours per week (20 hours guaranteed). Work schedule is to be determined by the direct supervisor and this position cannot refuse assignments on scheduled days.

　　Essential Duties:

　　The Home Care Aide - Core calls into the office every morning for assignment.Follow specific care plans for clients and report on completed tasksAssist with personal care needs of the client (bathing, dressing, etc.)Provide or assist in routine house cleaning, meal preparation, and laundryTransport client to doctor's office, grocery store and other essential errandsAssist client with the self-administration of medicationsObserve and report any changes in client's conditionPosition Requirements and Competencies:

　　5 days per week -- minimum one day is a weekend day40 Hours per week (20 hours guaranteed)On call for 24 hour shiftsMust be 18 years of ageMust be able to pass a criminal background checkMust have reliable transportation; if by car, a valid driver's license and proof of insurance is requiredNurturing and compassionate nature with the desire to care for othersAbility to work with limited supervisionAbility to follow written and verbal instructionsGood communication and interpersonal skillsReliable, energetic, self-motivated and well-organizedWorking conditions:The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, talk, hear; use hands to finger, and handle controls. Must be physically able to perform the duties of the position, including lifting in excess of 15lbs, with or without assistance, depending on assignment requirements. Bending and stooping to prepare equipment for consumer or managing consumer environment. Transferring, turning and positioning clients and assisting to ambulate. The employee frequently is required to reach with hands and arms. The employee is frequently required to stand, walk, and stoop. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.

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