Full Time
Attentive and trustworthy person tasked with providing excellent care to their client. The Caregiver/Aid will help plan and follow a daily care schedule with client(s), modify as discussed with Daughter/POA, report/log issues/needs that may arise. Caregiver/Aid will need to be patient, empathetic and have strong people skills and be observant and committed to making your client feel safe and comfortable. You will assist with personal hygiene, minor medical needs, cooking, housekeeping and other daily needs as required by client. You must be able to work unsupervised keeping the clients needs as your top priority.
Responsibilities:
Help client(s) with personal hygiene, dressing, bathing, and other daily tasks including bathroom functions
Perform basic health care services for client(s) including checking vital signs, reminding or prompting to take prescription medication
Light housekeeping duties: dusting, sweeping, mopping, washing dishes, doing laundry, cleaning bathrooms, etc.
Meal planning and preparing
Only in emergency: Transport client when needed, make arrangements if needed
Only in emergency: Run errands: picking up groceries, medications, etc., if needed
Ensure the home is organized according to clients needs and that safety measures are in place
Provide emotional support and encouragement for client to perform necessary tasks
Provide mobility assistance such as getting in and out of bed, shower, chairs, etc. Realizing I must be able to stabilize and help clients safely transition.
Work with family members, other caregivers and other professionals in clients interest
Monitor and report on health, behavior and needs, complete DAL every shift
Encourage, assist with exercise, mental stimulation, reading, etc.
Keep up with inservice training if certification/license requires
Requirements:
High School Diploma
Job experience of 2+ years
Drivers License and reliable transportation
Must be at least 18 years old
Must be able to pass a criminal background check
Must be able to provide references
Friendly, professional and positive attitude, team attitude
Ability to work without supervision
Be able to work flexible hours
Ability to follow written and verbal instructions
Have good personal hygiene
Able to do light housekeeping: dusting, sweeping, mopping, laundry, meal prep, dish washing, etc.
Keep up to date with documentation of time and client care log
Keep Daughter/POA informed of any issues regarding client(s)
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Services Needed: Medication Prompting, Light Housekeeping, Mobility Assistance, Help Staying Physically Active, Bathing / Dressing, Feeding, Meal Preparation, Companionship, Errands / Shopping.