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$12.00/hr - $18.00/hr
Job Description: Caregiver
Work Schedule: Mon, Wed, Friday 7am-3pm
Position Overview
As a caregiver, your primary responsibility is to provide exceptional care and support to clients in their daily activities. You will assist with personal care tasks, offer companionship, and provide emotional support to promote the well-being and independence of clients. This role requires compassion, patience, and a genuine desire to make a positive impact on the lives of others.
Key Responsibilities
* Personal Care Assistance:
* Assist clients with bathing, grooming, and dressing.
* Help with toileting and incontinence care, if necessary.
* Support clients with mobility and transfers.
* Companionship and Emotional Support:
* Engage in meaningful conversations and provide companionship.
* Offer emotional support and create a positive and caring environment.
* Provide social stimulation and engage in activities with clients.
* Medication Reminders and Health Monitoring:
* Remind clients to take their medications as prescribed.
* Monitor and record vital signs, if required.
* Report any changes in clients' health or wellbeing to appropriate healthcare professionals.
* Meal Preparation and Nutrition:
* Assist with meal planning and preparation according to clients' dietary needs.
* Ensure clients receive proper nutrition and hydration.
* Accommodate any special dietary requirements or restrictions.
* Light Housekeeping:
* Perform light housekeeping tasks, such as tidying up clients' living spaces.
* Help with laundry and changing bed linens.
* Maintain a clean and safe environment for clients.
* Transportation Assistance:
* Provide transportation for appointments, errands, or social activities.
* Assist clients in getting in and out of vehicles safely.
* Ensure clients' safety during transportation.
* Documentation and Communication:
* Maintain accurate and timely documentation of care provided.
* Communicate effectively with clients, their families, and healthcare professionals.
* Report any concerns or observations regarding clients' wellbeing.
Qualifications and Skills:
* High school diploma or equivalent.
* Previous experience in caregiving or a related healthcare field is preferred.
* Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with a strong emphasis on effective patient interaction.
* Compassionate and patient nature, demonstrating empathy and understanding towards patients' needs.
* Ability to adapt to different client needs and situations, while maintaining professionalism and confidentiality.
* Strong organizational and time management skills, ensuring efficient and accurate documentation of patient care.
* Physical stamina and ability to lift and assist with mobility tasks, promoting patient safety and comfort.
* Valid driver's license if transportation assistance is required, enabling reliable and timely arrival at patient locations.
* Complete a thorough background check, ensuring the safety and wellbeing of patients.
* Complete T.B. screening, maintaining a healthy environment for both patients and healthcare providers.
* Complete drug screening, adhering to healthcare regulations and maintaining a drugfree workplace.
* Reliable transportation, enabling prompt and consistent attendance at patient appointments and shifts.
* Reliable smartphone, utilizing technology for effective communication, scheduling, and accessing patient records.
* Must adhere to policy/procedure and employee handbook, following established healthcare protocols and guidelines to ensure quality care delivery.
Seniority level
* Seniority level
Entry level
Employment type
* Employment type
Full-time
Job function
* Job function
Management and Manufacturing
* Industries
Home Health Care Services
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