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About the job

About the care needs: A qualified caregiver typically needs a combination of skills, experience, and certifications. Effective communication, including active listening, is crucial for building rapport with clients and their families. Caregivers need to be observant and attentive to changes in a client's condition. Caregiving can be stressful, so patience and the ability to remain calm in challenging situations are important. Caregivers must be trustworthy, dependable, and able to maintain confidentiality. Services needed include: transportation, meal preparation, errands / shopping, light housekeeping, companionship, feeding, and bathing / dressing.