Job Overview
We are seeking compassionate and dedicated Caregivers to provide exceptional support and assistance to individuals in various care settings, including home, community, assisted living, and long-term care facilities. The ideal candidate will play a vital role in enhancing the quality of life for residents by delivering personalized care with professionalism and empathy. This position offers an opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of those needing assistance with daily activities and health management.
Duties
- Understands and adheres to information and precautions contained in client’s care plan; assists in periodically monitoring clients with other members of the health care team.
- Performs assistive tasks for clients including the following: Assists with dressing, self-feeding, oral hygiene, hair care, grooming, toileting and bathing ; Provides standby assistance ; Provides verbal and visual reminders to take regularly scheduled medication and to perform regularly scheduled treatments and exercises ; prepares modified diets ordered by a health care professional
- Performs normal household services essential to living at home including (but not limited to) cleaning, changing bed linens, laundry, ironing, shopping and meal planning and preparation.
- Arranges for purchase and/or delivery of groceries and other personal items on behalf of the client providing receipts for all purchases.
- Arranges for or runs errands on behalf of the client.
- Observes safety precautions, including: reporting safety hazards, frayed electrical cords, unsecured handrails, malfunctioning smoke and carbon monoxide detectors/alarms, defective equipment or environmental hazards to supervisor on the same day of observance.
- Reports any noticeable changes in the client’s physical condition, attitude, reaction, appetite, etc to supervisor on the same day of observance.
- Engages in respectful social interaction with client, including friendly conversation and empathic support as well as respecting the client’s privacy and property.
- Exhibits positive attitude and behavior, demonstrates respect for employees and clients and maintains absolute confidentiality of all information pertaining to clients, clients' families and employees.
- Demonstrates excellent customer relations with clients, coworkers, referral sources and others pertinent to the business.
- Understands the importance of seeking assistance as needed from supervisor and/or others; demonstrates capability and dependability in following instructions.
- Demonstrates regular, consistent attendance to serve the clients.
- Prepares and submits accurate timecards, ensuring they contain the client's or responsible party's signature and leaving a copy of the timecard with the client or responsible party.
- Adheres to agency policies and procedures.
- Occasionally performs other functions as deemed appropriate by the management team.
Qualifications
- High School Graduate (or equivalent)
- Satisfactory completion of competency test
- CPR and First Aid certification preferred
- Experience in healthcare or customer service preferred
- Must be able to read, write, comprehend and carry out directions and instructions
- Able to function effectively with minimal direct supervision
- Good health status and emotional stability
- Demonstrate a strong commitment to client service and service excellence
- Knowledge of what constitutes a clean, safe, comfortable and healthy environment for the client.
- Knowledge of nutrition and food preparation
This role is essential for providing high-quality care that promotes independence, safety, and dignity for residents. We welcome applicants who are committed to making a positive impact through dedicated caregiving.
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $18.00 - $21.00 per hour
Expected hours: 20.0 – 30.0 per week
Benefits:
- Flexible schedule
- Paid time off
- Paid training
- Referral program
Work Location: In person
