PERSONAL CARE PROVIDER

Personal Care Provider This culturally relevant, tribal managed program will coordinate medical services with the Indian Health Service (IHS). The Personal Care Program will provide individuals residing on the Spokane Tribe of Indians Reservation located in Steven's County with services in daily living activities care and supervision, medical assistance; and provide referral information for other licensed home Health Care facilities in the service area. Incumbent will provide basic and advanced personal care services to eligible elderly and developmentally delayed individuals residing on the Spokane Indian Reservation in the areas of: Personal Hygiene DressingBathingEatingToiletingAmbulatingTransferPositioningSelf-Medication Body CareTravel to Medical Services Essential Shopping Meal Preparation LaundryHouseworkWood Supply SupervisionKnowledge, Skills & Abilities Required: Must complete Advanced Personal Care Aide II Training. Ability to work under stressful conditions. Willingness and ability to be on-call for emergencies, including evening and weekends as a substitute. Adequate physical health to meet the needs of the consumer, (i.e., appropriate for age and any special need of the consumer).Knowledge of how and when to use a telephone; and how to seek help from others (e.g., doctor, nurse, case manager, consumer's representative or appropriate others).Willingness to participate in a training program when required. Knowledge and ability to perform personal care tasks gained from experience or training; or the capacity to learn how to perform such tasks. Knowledge of acceptable standards of performance, dependable, report punctually, maintain flexibility, and to demonstrate kindliness and caring to the consumer. Sufficient communication skill to convey and understand information required to implement written plans of care and/or verbal instructions. Must be able to read, speak, write and understand English well enough to communicate effectively. Ability to observe the consumer for a change in health status such as weakness, confusion, loss of appetite, etc. Ability to respond to emergencies without direct supervision in accordance with agency policies. Acceptance of consumers' individual differences and preferences when performing routine tasks. Ability to work independently. Ability to establish and maintain effective/cooperative-working relationships with other (peers, clientele/public) Willingness to provide references.