Touching Hearts at Home North Dayton, Xenia & Springfield, Ohio -

Caregiver Job Description

Objective :

The Caregiver functions as a direct representative for Touching Hearts at Home with clients by providing in-home care services.

This position will assist with companionship, meal preparation, personal hygiene assistance, laundry, basic housekeeping, pet care, cognitive assistance and client safety at all times.

The Caregiver is to follow the client’s care plan and daily tasks to ensure consistency.

Knowledge / Skills :

Professional and courteous

Demonstrates active listening and communication skills

Good personal presentation

Skills checked for Fall Prevention and Safety

Knowledge in basic care needs and restrictions for non-medical care

Ability to function in a high-pressure environment

Ability to troubleshoot problems as they occur

Ability to identify a life-threatening emergency and contact emergency services promptly

Responsibilities :

Provide in-home care from basic to advance levels dependent upon employee career path and clients’ needs

Provide respectful, supportive, and friendly interactions

Assist with hobbies, crafts, and leisure activities

Assist with grocery shopping, meal planning and preparation, monitor special diets and maintain food safety

Assist with personal hygiene to include : bathing, grooming, oral hygiene, skin care, toileting and dressing

Provide basic to light housekeeping while maintaining sanitary conditions

Provide laundry completion. Follow routine maintenance of dryer by emptying the lint trap before and after use

Follow communication techniques unique to older adults and engage in meaningful interactions

Follow Positive Approach to Care® skills

Be punctual by arriving to client’s home with sufficient time to enter the home, greet the client and complete clock-in prior to scheduled start time

Maintain client confidentiality and follow HIPAA standards

Uphold standards to maintain the client's property in good condition at all times. Respect property and personal space.

Report any change in condition or care plan changes in a timely manner to the Office Support Team

Maintain detailed, thorough and complete documentation

Be alert, attentive, and engaged with clients. Sleeping is prohibited at any time.

Follow CDC universal precaution standards and maintain supply of personal protective equipment (PPE) in the home

Pet care as needed

Refrain from smoking during working hours

Follow policies and procedures outlined in the employee handbook

Other Duties :

Demonstrate company mission statement and core values

Ensure compliance

Communicate with the Office Support Team

Participate in required training sessions

Working Conditions :

Often work indoors in client homes, but may be required to work outside in varying temperatures

Frequently required to use personal protective equipment (PPE) to prevent exposure to hazardous materials

May be requested to work overtime, holidays and weekends

May be requested to lift items (no more than 25 lbs.)

Other physical requirements and range-of-motion may be requested. Reasonable accommodations will be provided

Travel :

Frequently required to travel

May be required to transport clients

Qualifications :

Prior experience in Home Care helpful but not required

English speaking (required)

Driver’s License and Auto Insurance (required)

High School Degree or Higher (preferred)

STNA / CNA (preferred)

Dementia and Alzheimer’s Disease training (preferred)

Physical ability

Reports to :

Director of Care Team Development or owner

Duties, responsibilities and activities may change or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.

Last updated : 2024-06-19