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MDT Home Health Care Agency, Inc. JOB DESCRIPTION COMPANION OR SITTER Title: Companion or Sitter Lines of authority and reporting responsibilities: Report to the Director of Nursing, Clinical Manager/Nurse Supervisor, Administrator. The companion or sitter shall receive, or have documentation of having received, training in topics related to human development and interpersonal relationships, nutrition, marketing, food storage, use of equipment and supplies, planning and organizing of household tasks and principles of cleanliness and safety. Qualifications: Certification as companion or sitter or through experience. Duties: The Companion or Sitter shall perform the following duties under the supervision of a nurse: 1. Provision of companionship for the patient. 2. Provision of escort services such a staking the patient to the doctor appointments, recreational outings, or shopping 3. Provision of light housekeeping tasks such as preparation of a meal or laundering the patient's personal garments. 4. Perform casual, cosmetic assistance, such as brushing the client’s hair and assisting with make-up, filing and polishing nails but not clipping nails. 5. Stabilize the client when walking, as needed, by holding the client’s arm or hand. 6. Maintain a chronological written record of services. 7. Report to the nurse/case manager of any unusual incidents or changes in the patient's behavior. 8. If requested by the client or his responsible party, the companion may verbally remind the client that it is time for the client to take his or her medicine. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: 1. Able to speak, read and write in English. 2. Able read assignments, follow directions 3. Able to communicate and respond clearly on telephone and respond to patient’s spoken needs. 4. The ability to physically transfer, lift or assist patients whose average weight is 160 pounds with or without the aid of mechanical devices. 5. Able to spend 80% of the work standing and/or moving about. 6. Able to walk, climb stairs, stoop, twist, bend and squat to perform essential job functions. This Job Classification will have a Potential risk for Occupational Exposure to Blood and other Potential Infections body fluids, protective equipment will be provided by our Agency to limit the exposure and will promote self protection practices in the delivery of the Home Health Care, to provide appropriate treatment to home health care workers in the event of exposure incident and to promote compliance with the universal precautions. MENTAL REQUIREMENTS: 1. Able to concentrate on detail with frequent interruptions. 2. Able to follow, complete and remember daily routines and requirements. 3. Able to comprehend and utilize professional education materials. 4. Able to cope with the mental and emotional stress of the position . The Companion or sitter shall not perform any hands on personal health care services. Ensure HIPAA guidelines and procedures are maintained. _________________ Administrator Employee Date JOB DESCRIPTION Home Health Agency Job Descriptions I-26