Job Overview
We are seeking a compassionate and dedicated In Home Caregiver to provide evening and weekend support to individuals in their homes. This role offers an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of those with diverse needs, including seniors, individuals with disabilities, or those requiring specialized memory care. As a caregiver, you will deliver personalized assistance that promotes independence, safety, and well-being. Your energetic approach and attentive nature will help create a warm, supportive environment for clients while ensuring their daily activities and health needs are met with professionalism and care.
Responsibilities
- Assist clients with Activities of Daily Living (ADLs), such as bathing, dressing, grooming, and mobility support using equipment like Hoyer lifts when necessary
- Monitor patients’ vital signs and observe for any changes in health status, reporting findings accurately in care plans
- Prepare nutritious meals tailored to dietary restrictions and preferences, ensuring safety and proper nutrition
- Administer medications following HIPAA guidelines and care plans, maintaining detailed documentation of medication schedules and responses
- Support clients with cognitive impairments by implementing memory care strategies and engaging them in meaningful activities
- Conduct regular patient observation to identify potential safety hazards or health concerns, ensuring a secure environment
- Perform light housekeeping duties including cleaning, laundry, and maintaining a tidy living space to promote comfort and hygiene
- Follow all home health protocols, including manual handling techniques and emergency procedures such as first aid or CPR when needed
Qualifications
- Prior experience working in group homes, assisted living facilities, nursing homes, or home health environments is highly desirable
- Knowledge of dementia care, Alzheimer’s care, autism support, intellectual disabilities, and neurodevelopmental disorders is preferred
- Strong skills in patient observation, vital signs monitoring, medication administration, and basic nursing tasks
- Experience with manual handling equipment like Hoyer lifts and assisting with ADLs required
- Ability to work independently during evening and weekend hours while maintaining high standards of patient care
- Familiarity with HIPAA regulations to ensure confidentiality of patient information
- Certifications such as CPR/First Aid are advantageous; ongoing training in hospice or geriatrics is a plus
- Compassionate attitude with excellent communication skills to build trusting relationships with clients and their families
Join our team as an In Home Caregiver Evening/Weekend Hours and become a vital part of enhancing the quality of life for those you serve. Your dedication will foster independence while providing comfort and peace of mind for clients during evenings and weekends. We value your expertise in caregiving across diverse settings—home health, long-term care, social work—and your commitment to delivering exceptional patient-centered support.
Pay: From $14.00 per hour
Work Location: In person
