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Position Summary: Under the direct supervision of the Service Supervisor, the Personal Assistant (Chore) is responsible for the care of a registered Mastercare client in the privacy of the clients own home. Care Associate will visit the client's home and perform quality, compassionate care within scope of clients care plan. Minimum Qualifications and Requirements: Must be at least 18 years of age One (1) year experience in:  Hospital, LTC facility or home care within the last two (2) years Must complete Mastercare’s pre-employment and new hire process Pass a physical examination after being offered employment and health assessment annually thereafter Must be able to read, write and speak English. (Some employees may be hired to care for another Nationality will be required to read, write and speak for the Nationality for which they are hired i.e. Japanese Clients) Must be able to follow direction and accurately report to the Field Supervisor an changes in the clients condition Must be emotionally stable and able to display a caring attitude toward clients and their medical needs Must have available, reliable transportation to and from assignments Physical Demands: Must be physically able to perform the duties of the position, including lifting a minimum of 50 pounds with or without accommodation. The position requires frequent bending, stooping, crouching, sitting, standing, walking, pushing, pulling and any movements associated with a normal home care client. Must be able to see and read printed materials. The position requires the abilities to communicate and interact with clients, supervisors, employees, and must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations. Work Environment: Employees will be scheduled to meet the needs of Mastercare Clients within their home environments Working with clients in their homes, employees could be exposed to blood borne pathogens and body fluids Employees must utilize personal protective equipment when providing personal care where there risk to exposure to blood borne pathogens and body fluids Employees may be subject to unrestrained pets, clutter, or poor lighting and performing duties in homes with no air conditioning/ventilation Essential Duties: Follow current written plan of care as established by Service Supervisor Assists in making their clients’ lives easier and more comfortable Light housekeeping including but not limited to, dusting and vacuuming, changing linens/bed-making, cleaning the kitchen and bathroom, and laundry of client only Plans and prepares meals for client Assists in grocery shopping as needed Provides companionship and emotional support Assists and escorts to and from appointments / errands Assist and escorts to recreational events & outings. Participates in activities and functions as directed Helps maintain medication schedules Communicates effectively both verbally and written with other staff, management and clients Collects, reports and documents services provided in an accurate and timely manner Report changes in the client’s condition, concerns, or incidents to the Service Supervisor in a timely manner Notifies Service Supervisor when clarification or education of a task is required Submits timecards/ activity sheet in a timely manner (i.e. weekly) Implements appropriate safety and infection control practices Other duties as necessary or required and deemed appropriate by the Service Supervisor PA’s are not Allowed to:   Perform tasks not written in the Care Plan Provide any type of skilled nursing care for clients including cutting client nails Pour or administer medication Give medical or legal advice Provide service for family members of the client Handle client’s checkbook or finances Accepts gifts or gratuities; or payment for services Eat client’s food Do household repairs for client Do yard work for client Bring guests to a client’s home Transport (i.e. drive) clients without prior approval from the office Change or cancel shift by notifying the client; always contact the Staffing Coordinator or Mastercare Office

Summary:   The Registered Nurse (RN) works under the direct supervision of the Nurse Supervisor. Accurately and safely provides direct patient care using standard nursing care principles, procedures, and practices.   Minimum Qualifications and Requirements: Graduate from an accredited school for Nursing Have and maintain an active, valid, current, unrestricted license (with no limitations, stipulations or pending adverse actions) to practice nursing as a Registered Nurse (RN). No Criminal record Must be 18 years of age or older Valid Driver’s License Strong problem solving, decision making, adaptability, and change management skills One (1) year previous medical experience preferably in Hospital, nursing home, or homecare experience. Thorough understanding of Medical Terminology Must complete Mastercare’s pre-employment screening and new hire process Must be able to read, write and speak English proficiently Must be able to follow written and verbal directions Must possess high regard for the integrity of the position including attendance. Physical Demands: Must be physically able to perform the duties of the position, including lifting a minimum of 50 pounds with or without accommodation. The position requires frequent bending, stooping, crouching, sitting, standing, walking, pushing, pulling and any movements associated with a normal home care client. Must be able to see and read printed materials. The position requires the abilities to communicate and interact with clients, management, and care associates, and must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations. Work Environment: RN’s will typically works in various client homes, with varying conditions and elements, but will additionally spend time in organized professional office environment.  There is exposure risk to disease, blood borne pathogens and bodily fluids.  Personal protective equipment is required for all personal care procedures when caring for clients. Essential Duties: Visits, treats and cares for Mastercare clients Will be accountable for all * clinical nursing duties as required by the PCP Customer Service – Provide a superior level of service to our customers and clients   Consistently documents nursing care and activities daily to maintain accurate and compliant medical records Accurately administers medications and care as prescribed on the PCP Evaluate and monitor client status and make any and all necessary recommendations to the current PCP Follow up with any recommendations made to the PCP to ensure all physician changes have been implemented Consistently assists and maintains a safe work environment Implements appropriate age specific interventions to all Mastercare clients as assigned or requested Provides safety and care education to clients and their families as needed. Safely and appropriately intervenes in all emergency situations Effectively communicates with clients to ensure they understand the care they are receiving. Effectively communicates with the other healthcare staff of Mastercare to ensure total continuity of care. Safely and effectively operates medical equipment necessary to care of clients per individual PCP Meet with supervisors to discuss employee any client issues, Daily, Monthly and Quarterly reports Continually serves as point of contact for clients and Service Supervisors Serves as a resource and participates in training and orientation of other staff as necessary Other duties necessary or required

Position Summary: Under the direct supervision of the Mastercare Service Supervisor, the PAB 1 or PAB 2 is responsible for the care of a registered Mastercare DD client in the privacy of the client’s own home. Caregiver will visit the client’s home and perform quality, compassionate care within the scope of the client’s Individual Service Plan (ISP). The Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (DD) clients are serviced through Medicaid insurance under a program called PAB Waiver service. PAB=Personal Assistant Habilitation. Minimum Qualifications and Requirements: Must be at least 18 years of age One (1) year experience in:  Hospital, LTC facility or home care within the last two (2) years Must complete Mastercare’s pre-employment and new hire process Pass a physical examination after being offered employment and health assessment annually thereafter Must be able to read, write and speak English. (Some employees may be hired to care for another Nationality will be required to read, write and speak for the Nationality for which they are hired i.e. Japanese Clients) Must be able to follow direction and accurately report to the Field Supervisor an changes in the clients condition Must be able to display a caring attitude toward clients and their medical needs Must have available, reliable transportation to and from assignments Must be physically able to perform the duties of the position, including lifting unspecified weights depending on the assignment requirements, bending, stooping, sitting, standing, associated with a normal home care client Must maintain current credentials, including CPR, First Aid, TB Test, Physical, Fingerprinting, In-services (if applicable) Levels of Care: All workers are referred as Direct Service Workers (DSW), but will break down to different skill levels according to which client they are servicing. The following job description is a generalization of duties that fall under each level. PAB 1 Skill Level: Non-Medical duties include, but are not limited to: Community access - assists and escorts to recreational events & outings. Participates in activities and functions as directed Assists in grocery shopping as needed Exercising – walking or escort to the gym Light housekeeping including but not limited to, dusting and vacuuming, changing linens/bed-making, cleaning the kitchen and bathroom, and laundry of client only Provides companionship and emotional support Money management Organizational skills Social skills Activities of daily living tasks - dressing, grooming, bathing, toileting (diaper change), etc. Driving clients such as, pick up from day programs, taking them to community events/activities, etc. Assists and escorts to and from appointments / errands   Service supervisor will review plan of care with DSW to specifically follow what the state case manager devised through an ISP prior to start of case. PAB 2 Skill Level: Medical/Behavioral duties include but are not limited to: Nurse aid duties such as, wound delegation, tube feeding, seizure protocol, bed bath, transferring - hoyer lift experience ADL tasks – bathing, grooming, toileting (diapering), dressing Takes client’s vital signs and recording input and output Check for skin redness/rash Delegated nursing tasks. Behavior clients, DSW will be trained to follow a behavior support plan (developed by a state behavior specialist)