This position is located in Roxborough/Andorra area of Philadelphia.
Objective:
Home Instead® CAREGivers provide a variety of non-medical services that allow seniors to remain in their homes. These services are meant to enhance the quality of life for seniors. Home Instead® CAREGivers help clients and their families meet the challenges of aging with dignity, pride, care and compassion.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Reflect the core values of Platinum Care Service, Inc, (d.b.a. an independently owned and operated Home Instead® franchise).
- Contribute to a positive living environment to enhance a client’s quality of life
- Document daily activities and report any significant changes in a client’s needs or living conditions
- Maintain regular communication with supervisor and office staff
- Provide Companionship & Home Helper services which could include:
o Companionship and conversation
o Providing stabilization and assistance with walking
o Preparing meals and cleaning up meal-related items
o Providing medication reminders and appointment reminders
o Performing light housekeeping tasks (dusting, vacuuming, making beds, changing linens, cleaning bathrooms, kitchens, etc.)
o Washing and ironing laundry
o Running errands
o Accompanying clients to appointments
- Provide Personal Care services which could include:
o Assisting with bathing
o Assisting with grooming
o Assisting with toileting and incontinence issues
- Provide Specialized services which could include:
o Advanced Alzheimer’s/Dementia Care
o Hospice Care
o Transportation
Secondary Responsibilities:
- Participate in company sponsored training and social events including CAREGiver meetings
- Report hours according to office policy & communicate changes in availability in a timely manner
- Participate in Listen360 Satisfaction Survey
- Document client information in Client and Life Journal
- May require you to run errands and provide incidental transportation for a client using your vehicle or a client’s vehicle.
- Perform other reasonable duties as assigned
Essential Job Requirements:
- Ability to lift, push or pull 25 pounds
- Ability to bend, twist, stoop, kneel and reach
- Possess a valid driver’s license or state identification
- Possess valid auto insurance
- Ability to withstand exposure to dust, mold, mildew and cleaning solutions
- Ability to treat and care for clients and their property with dignity and respect
- Ability to adapt to various living environments and locations
- Ability to communicate with clients in a friendly and congenial manner
