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POSITION TITLE:  Community Living Support Specialist

This is a non-exempt position for purposes of Fair Labor Standards Act. 

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.

POSITION REPORTS TO: Senior Care Services Director, Registered Nurse for purposes of licensure (CNA Certification compliance and Senior Resources).

GENERAL PURPOSE OF POSITION: To provide routine household tasks, personal care, and respite services for caregivers, to help ensure a safe and comfortable living environment for senior citizens with functional limitations. The goal is to support the seniors of Oceana County in gracefully aging in place, allowing them to maintain their independence and quality of life in their own homes.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assist with bathing and hygiene.
• Assistance with activities of daily living
• Assistance with toileting.
• Assistance with personal care.
• Respite for the Caregiver.
• Light housekeeping tasks involve a variety of essential duties to maintain a clean, safe, and comfortable living space. These tasks include but are not limited to dusting all surfaces, vacuuming carpets and rugs, mopping floors, thoroughly cleaning the bathroom (including sinks, toilets, and showers), and sanitizing the kitchen (such as countertops, sinks, and appliances). Additional responsibilities include making beds, changing linens, providing laundry services and organizing the living areas.
• Shopping for necessities including groceries and errands within client’s community. Must be within the community in which client lives unless shopping locations are unavailable.
• Meal preparation
• General conversation and social support for the client.
• Observe report and record any change in client’s condition and home environment.
• Report any incidents to the Senior Care Services Director in accordance with the In-Home Visit Safety Policy and Procedure.
• Maintain appropriate boundaries with clients and their family.
• Required to attend all Team Meetings, in services, and trainings.
• Strictly adhering to all privacy and HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act) regulations, ensuring that all personal health information (PHI) of clients is kept confidential and secure.
• All other duties assigned by supervisor.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience in providing care for senior individuals is preferred. Certification as a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) or Certified Personal Care Aide (CPA) is not mandatory but welcomed.
• An enthusiasm for working with senior citizens.
• Skilled in de-escalating situations and providing compassionate care to senior citizens with functional limitations
• Ability to perform housekeeping, laundry, and cleaning tasks.
• Ability to lift objects and assist seniors during daily tasks.
• Ability to maintain accurate records.
• Attention to attendance and timeliness.
• Use of own personal vehicle.
• Committed to providing services throughout all areas of Oceana County.
• Use of own personal cell phone for Electronic Visit Verification.
• Valid driver’s license and good driving record
• Up to date valid vehicle insurance.
• Proficient computer skills appropriate for the position, including use of agency e-mail for communication.