What are the responsibilities and job description for the Care Partner position at Abode Independence Home Care?
SCHEDULE FOR THE CASE WILL BE FOR MONDAY - FRIDAY, 8AM TO 5PM. IF YOU DO NOT HAVE THIS AVAILABILITY, PLEASE DO NOT APPLY.
Job Type: Full-Time
What is a Care Partner?
Care Partner – a nonmedical home care aide who has been trained in how to support and preserve their older adult Clients’ independence during older adulthood in the comfort of their own home. Care Partners are the heartbeat of Abode Independence.
Job Duties and Responsibilities
Companionship (in all parts of care):
Clients will not be a personal friend, but the companionship component of care being provide by Care Partners mirrors many components of a friendship, like using communication to discover similar interests. Also, mutual respect, confidentiality, shared humor, validation, and emotional support are all components of a friendship Care Partners will utilize during care companionship. Always remember to keep what you share with your Client professional and surface level but allow your Clients the emotional space to share their lives with you.
Assistance with activities of daily living (ADLs): basic self-care tasks such as eating, bathing, toileting, washing, or dressing.
Assistance with instrumental activities of daily living (IADLs): actions that require some intellectual competence planning. Including shopping for personal items, paying bills, making telephone calls, and medication reminders.
Care Partner Requirements and Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent required
- Valid driver’s license, reliable automobile, and current auto insurance required - Negative TB test required
- Warm and caring personality required
- Current certificate in first aid and CPR preferred
- Significant experience working in a home care environment is strongly
preferred
- Experience in domestic work, housekeeping, and/or informal (family) caregiving is a plus
- Mastery of the English language, written and verbal - Good communication skills, excellent conversational skills
- Physically able to lift heavy objects, help move clients, and perform physical tasks
- Patient and ability to remain calm in stressful situations
- Willingness to conduct domestic and personal tasks requested by the client
- Prompt and reliable - Commitment to treating clients with dignity and respect
- Willingness to comply with all legal and institutional requirements and guidelines
Benefits
- Flexible schedule - Quarterly raises
- Consistent training and support throughout employment. Your success is our success.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $18.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Flexible schedule
- Referral program
Schedule:
- Choose your own hours
- Day shift
- Evening shift
- Monday to Friday
- No weekends
Work Location: In person
Salary : $18