What are the responsibilities and job description for the Caregiver position at A First Name Basis?
Job Summary
We are seeking compassionate and dedicated Caregivers to provide essential support and assistance to individuals in need of personal care. The ideal candidate will have a genuine passion for helping others, particularly seniors, and will be responsible for ensuring the comfort, safety, and well-being of our clients in their homes or assisted living facilities. This role requires a strong commitment to patient care and the ability to work independently while following care plans.
Duties
- Provide personal care services including bathing, grooming, dressing, and toileting assistance.
- Assist clients with mobility and transfers to ensure their safety.
- Monitor patients’ health by observing and reporting any changes in condition or behavior.
- Administer medications as prescribed and ensure adherence to medication schedules.
- Prepare meals and assist with feeding when necessary.
- Maintain a clean and safe environment for clients by performing light housekeeping duties.
- Engage clients in social activities to promote mental well-being and companionship.
- Document daily activities, patient observations, and any incidents according to HIPAA regulations.
Skills
- Strong knowledge of patient care techniques, particularly in senior care settings.
- Experience in home health or assisted living environments is preferred.
- Proficiency in patient monitoring and observation skills to detect changes in health status.
- Ability to provide direct support with compassion and respect for client dignity.
- Certification in CPR is highly desirable.
- Familiarity with HIPAA regulations to ensure patient confidentiality is maintained.
- Excellent communication skills for effective interaction with clients, families, and healthcare professionals.
- Patience, empathy, and a strong desire to help others are essential traits for success in this role.
Needs assistance toileting, light housekeeping, transportation, shopping, meal prep, bathing, med reminders. Light assistance with transfers.
NO ALLERGIC TO CATS.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: From $10.50 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Evening shift
- Monday to Friday
- Morning shift
- Night shift
- Overnight shift
- Overtime
- Rotating weekends
- Weekends as needed
Work Location: In person
Salary : $11
