Job: Home Care Support Technician

Total Longterm Care is a non-profit PACE program that provides health care and supportive services designed to assist seniors who want an alternative to nursing home placement. With Total Longterm Care's assistance, participants can stay in their own homes and communities. The mission of Total Longterm Care is to enable frail individuals to live with dignity in their communities.

We are currently seeking a Home Care Support Technician to join our Home Care Team!

POSITION SUMMARY:
Under the direction and supervision of the Home Care Manager is responsible for providing routine chores and services in participant’s homes, in accordance with the established procedure for housekeeping and grocery shopping. This position is responsible for providing and assisting participants with Instrumental Activities of Daily Living (IADL’s) to support independence within the home environment. This position will assist in maintaining a safe environment for participants which supports the ability to remain independent in the community. Home Care Support Technician functions as a member of the multidisciplinary team.

PHYSICIAL DEMANDS AND WORKING CONDITIONS:
1. Physical Requirements - Requires full range of body motion including handling and lifting patients, manual and finger dexterity and eye-hand coordination. Requires standing, walking, pushing, bending, kneeling and reaching at arm’s length and overhead in community for prolonged periods of time. Must be able to make home visits to participants who live in non-handicapped accessible dwellings. Requires the ability to lift/carry up to 65 pounds and push or pull objects exceeding 150 pounds, using appropriate body mechanics. Requires intermittent driving throughout the day, between participant’s homes, grocery stores and the centers within the greater Denver area.

2. Visual, Hearing and Communication Requirements - Requires corrected vision and hearing to normal range, with or without reasonable accommodation. Must be able to document care provided in participants’ service records. Must be able to communicate verbally with participants their treatment plan, team members and participants caregivers.

3. Pressure Factor - Requires working under stressful conditions. Working conditions may be noisy and crowded, fluctuating indoor temperatures, and humidity around showers/bathrooms. Moderate pressure to meet transportation schedules while dealing with frail and confused participants. Subject to participants that may have the potential for verbal or physical aggression.

4. Environmental Conditions - May be exposed to a risk of bodily injury through contact with moving instrumentation, toxic substances, medicinal preparations, bodily fluids, cleaning supplies, communicable diseases and any other conditions common in a home environment (including bed bugs). Subject to unpleasant odors and living conditions of participants. May be subjected to adverse driving conditions including wet, icy, slushy and snow-packed roads.

QUALIFICATIONS:
MUST PASS A PRE-EMPLOYMENT DRUG SCREEN AND PHYSICAL.
High school diploma or equivalent. One year prior experience with housekeeping and in a healthcare environment preferred. Minimum of one year experience working with a frail or elderly population required. Knowledge of the principles, practices standards and techniques of performing housekeeping. Knowledge of safety requirements. Skilled in establishing and maintaining effective working relationship’s with participants, co-workers, medical staff, and the public. Skilled in identifying and recommending problem resolution. Ability to work independently with minimum supervision. Ability to communicate clearly and effectively. Must possess a Current Colorado Drivers License, reliable transportation, a satisfactory driving record and proof of auto insurance.