Description:
The Caregiver delivers compassionate, professional, non-medical home care to senior clients in their private residences. Caregivers are the face of Amada Senior Care – Brookhaven and the single most important factor in client satisfaction, family trust, and our reputation in the territory.
Personal Care
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Assist with bathing, grooming, oral hygiene, dressing, and toileting
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Assist with mobility, transfers, and ambulation using proper body mechanics and assistive devices
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Provide standby assistance and fall prevention support
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Provide incontinence care and skin integrity monitoring
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Provide medication reminders (non-administration)
Companionship and Engagement
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Provide cognitive engagement, conversation, reading, games, and meaningful activity
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Encourage and support the client’s social, emotional, and spiritual wellbeing
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Maintain a calm, patient, and respectful demeanor at all times
Home and Nutrition Support
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Prepare nutritious meals and snacks tailored to client preferences and dietary needs
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Light housekeeping, laundry, and changing of linens
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Maintain a clean, organized, and safe living environment
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Grocery shopping and errands as authorized
Safety and Health Monitoring
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Observe and report changes in the client’s physical condition, behavior, mood, or environment
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Respond appropriately to emergencies; contact 911 and supervisor as required
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Document care provided, observations, and incidents in the Company’s care platform every shift
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Comply with infection control, bloodborne pathogen, and PPE protocols
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Transportation (When Authorized)
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Transport clients to medical appointments, errands, and approved activities in accordance with the Caregiver Agreement for Transporting Clients
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Must have valid license and personal car insurance for transportation
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Specialty Care (As Trained and Assigned)
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Alzheimer’s, dementia, and Parkinson’s care
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Post-acute and post-hospital transitional care
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Hospice and end-of-life support (in coordination with hospice team)
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Respite for family caregivers
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Overnight, live-in, and 24/7 care
Communication
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Communicate timely with the Owner / Care Coordinator about any concerns, schedule conflicts, or change in client status
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Coordinate professionally with the client’s family, healthcare providers, and other caregivers
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Respond to scheduled assignments and time-and-attendance requirements via the Company’s mobile app
Requirements:
Required Qualifications
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18 years of age or older
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Legally authorized to work in the United States (Form I-9 verification)
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High school diploma or equivalent preferred
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6+ months of paid caregiving or comparable experience preferred (CNA, HHA, hospice, or family caregiving with references)
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Valid Georgia driver’s license, reliable insured transportation, and satisfactory motor vehicle record (for caregivers driving clients)
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Successful completion of national and Georgia state criminal background check
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Successful completion of drug screening
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Skills and ADL competency assessment passed
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Current CPR/First Aid certification (or willingness to obtain within 30 days)
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HIPAA, Bloodborne Pathogens, and dementia care training (provided by Company if not held)
Preferred Qualifications
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Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) on the Georgia Nurse Aide Registry
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Certified Home Health Aide (HHA)
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Bilingual (English plus Spanish or another language)
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Specialty experience: dementia, Parkinson’s, hospice, post-stroke
Physical Requirements
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Ability to stand, walk, bend, and sit for extended periods
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Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and assist with transfers using appropriate technique and assistive devices
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Ability to perform repetitive tasks (e.g., meal preparation, light housekeeping)
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Visual and auditory acuity sufficient to assess and respond to the client’s needs
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Ability to drive in metropolitan Atlanta traffic conditions, day or night
Behavioral Competencies
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Compassion and patience with seniors and their families
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Reliability — consistent attendance and punctuality
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Honesty and integrity
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Discretion and respect for client privacy
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Strong professional communication
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Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
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Calm under pressure; sound judgment in emergencies
Schedule - Variable schedule including days, evenings, overnights, weekends, and holidays as assigned. Overtime at 1.5× regular rate for hours over 40 per workweek.
