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Veteran Directed Care Attendant

Part-time

AIM Independent Living Center

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Compensation
No compensation found
Location
United States
Schedule
Part-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

Job overview

AIM Independent Living Center is hiring a Veteran Directed Care Attendant. A Veteran Directed Care Attendant assists elderly and/or disabled veterans in maintaining their quality of life at home. This role involves a wide range of care needs, with tasks specific to each veteran's requirements and directed by the veteran or their authorized representative. Attendants are expected to perform duties responsibly, promptly, and courteously.

Key focus areas include Assist elderly/disabled veterans in completing daily living activities, Complete tasks in a responsible, prompt, and courteous manner, and Maintain confidentiality and do not discuss veteran issues with anyone else.

Successful candidates bring Must Be 18+, Must Have Social Security Number, and Must Pass Background Check. Important skills include Grooming & Hygiene Assistance, Dressing Assistance, Wellness Activities Assistance, Cooking & Housekeeping, Community Socialization Assistance, and Mobility/Transfers Assistance.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Grooming & Hygiene AssistanceDressing AssistanceWellness Activities AssistanceCooking & HousekeepingCommunity Socialization AssistanceMobility/Transfers AssistanceToileting AssistanceCommunity ErrandsHealth Maintenance AssistanceLawn Care/Snow ShovelingResponsiblePromptCourteousConfidentialityMediskedTime Management

Qualifications

Must Be 18+Social Security NumberPerform Tasks on Individual Care PlanPass Background CheckAble to Lift 50 Lbs

Full job description

For application assistance, please call Human Resources at (607)962-8225 ext. 155.

Job Title: Veteran Directed Care Attendant (VDC Program)

Status: Part Time

Reports To: Individual Veteran/Authorized Representative

Purpose: A VDC Care Attendant is hired to assist an elderly and/or disabled veteran to maintain quality of life in their home and is tasked with a wide range of care needs for each veteran. Each task will be specific to the veteran’s needs and directed by the veteran or their authorized representative.

Essential Functions:

The goal is to assist elderly/disabled veterans in completing daily living activities such as:

  • Grooming & Hygiene 6. Mobility/Transfers

  • Dressing 7. Toileting

  • Wellness Activities 8. Community Errands

  • Cooking & Housekeeping 9. Health Maintenance

  • Community Socialization 10. Lawn care/Snow Shoveling

VDC Care Attendants are expected to:

  • Complete tasks in a responsible, prompt, and courteous manner.

  • Maintain confidentiality and do not discuss veteran issues with anyone else.

  • Report to work on time and respect the veteran’s home, possessions, lifestyle, and individual choices.

  • Utilize Medisked for all timekeeping.

  • Request time off in advance, providing the consumer with a two-week notice before vacations, appointments, etc. This will allow time for the veteran to find alternate care.

  • In the case of an illness or emergency, call your veteran as soon as possible, but absolutely no later than one hour before work.

Experience and Qualifications:

  • Be at least 18 years of age and have a social security number.

  • Perform tasks as stated on the individual care plan.

  • Be willing and able to pass a background check.

Physical and Environmental Requirements:

  • Able to lift 50 lbs.

  • Perform the functions discussed with the veteran at the interview.

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