Description

UPMC private duty services are looking for compassionate individuals that want to make a difference in our client’s lives. Our team is growing fast to keep up with our community member’s home care needs.

Experience is not required but is preferred. Because we have a strong focus on quality, we offer a comprehensive training program with hands-on 1:1 training. UPMC offers competitive pay rates, mileage reimbursement, a competitive benefits package: including tuition reimbursement, paid vacation days, 401K, retirement savings plans, medical, dental, vision, and much more.

Rotating evening, weekend, and holiday shifts allow for a healthy work-life balance. With a focus on both client and employee satisfaction, we are the premier home care agency in our area and a repeat recipient of the Best of Home Care Provider of Choice designation, a nationally recognized program.

As a Caregiver, you will provide home care services to clients as designated in the plan of care by assisting with personal care, light housekeeping, shopping and errands, meal preparation and feeding, paying bills, escorting the appointments, and medication reminders. This will be done in a manner consistent with policies and procedures, customer satisfaction standards, Department of Health, and Office of Long Term Living regulatory requirements.

If this position sounds like a good fit for you we invite you to tell us about your interest and apply today!

Purpose:
Provide home care services to clients as designated in the plan of care by assisting with personal care, light housekeeping, shopping and errands, meal preparation and feeding, paying bills, escorting to appointments, and medication reminders. This will be done in a manner consistent with policies and procedures, customer satisfaction standards, and Department of Health and Office of Long Term Living regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities:

• Preparing meals, monitoring stored foods for freshness, and assisting with feeding as necessary.
• Sorting/reading mail and paying bills.Medication reminders to help ensure clients take their medications at the appropriate times.
• Positioning, application of simple braces and/or equipment, transfers, ambulation, and previously established exercise programs.
• Specialized tasks such as simple catheter care external Foley (emptying and cleaning), ostomy care (assist with cleaning), and simple wound care (simple dressing changes).
• Escort customers to appointments or social or recreational activities.
• Engage the customer in reading, playing games, watching television, or simple conversation.
• Accurately document services provided while in the client?s home.
• Report all customer complaints immediately to the care supervisor for follow up.
• Notify emergency services immediately if a client appears to be experiencing a medical emergency.
• Be available and reliable to work flexible schedules, including evening and weekend rotations, based on client needs and service authorization requirements.
• Monitor the ongoing health and safety of clients and immediately communicate any safety concerns or significant changes in their condition to the care supervisor for follow up.
• Assist clients with:Personal care activities such as bathing, mouth care, hair care, nail care, skin care, shaving, dressing, and toileting.Light housekeeping such as vacuuming and dusting, straightening rooms, washing dishes, making the bed, cleaning and sanitizing bathrooms, showers, tubs, and toilets, emptying the trash, and cleaning the kitchen sink, countertops, floors, and appliances, and washing, drying, and folding laundry.Grocery shopping and errands.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Access to transportation in the Agency service area with valid driver's license and auto liability insurance.

Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:

• Automotive Insurance
• Driver's License

UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran

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Our Values

At UPMC, we’re driven by shared values that guide our work and keep us accountable to one another. Our Values of Quality & Safety, Dignity & Respect, Caring & Listening, Responsibility & Integrity, Excellence & Innovation play a vital role in creating a cohesive, positive experience for our employees, patients, health plan members, and community. Ready to join us? Apply today.