Job Summary
Join our dedicated team as a DSW/Caregiver, where your compassionate nature and hands-on skills will make a meaningful difference in the lives of individuals requiring personalized care. In this vital role, you will provide assistance with daily living activities, promote independence, and ensure a safe, comfortable environment for clients in their home community care settings. Your energy and enthusiasm will help create a warm, supportive atmosphere that fosters dignity and well-being for those in your care.
Duties
- Assist clients with Activities of Daily Living (ADLs), including bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, and mobility support
- Monitor and record vital signs such as blood pressure, pulse, and temperature to track health status
- Support residents with medication reminders following prescribed guidelines and safety protocols
- Provide companionship and engage clients in meaningful activities to promote mental stimulation and emotional comfort
- Follow safe patient lifting practices and manual handling techniques to prevent injury during transfers or repositioning
- Assist with meal preparation, feeding, and ensuring proper nutrition for clients with special dietary needs
- Maintain cleanliness of client homes rooms and common areas to uphold hygiene standards in compliance with health regulations
Qualifications
- Prior experience in assisted living, nursing homes, or residential care homes is highly preferred
- Knowledge of dementia care, Alzheimer's disease, memory care, and behavioral management strategies
- Certification in CPR (Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation) and First Aid is required or obtainable upon hiring, company will pay for CPR if needed
- Experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities or cognitive impairments is advantageous
- Strong communication skills to effectively interact with clients, families, and team members
- Physical ability to perform a hoyer lift, training will be provided as needed
Join us to be part of a compassionate team committed to enriching lives through dedicated caregiving. We value your skills and enthusiasm as we work together to provide exceptional support that promotes independence, safety, and happiness for every individual we serve.
Pay: $11.50 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Continuing education credits
- Dental insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid orientation
- Paid time off
- Paid training
- Referral program
- Retirement plan
- Safety equipment provided
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
