Caregiver - Age at Home

Agrace is a nonprofit, community health care organization that is nationally recognized as a leader in the hospice industry. Well known for end-of-life care, Agrace also serves people across southern Wisconsin who are aging, seriously ill or grieving.

Agrace has a strong culture of employee engagement. In 2023, Agrace was named the #1 Top Workplace by the Wisconsin State Journal and Energage, and #79 of the top 100 companies in the country among those with an employee base of 500 to 999 workers!

WHO YOU'LL WORK WITH (AND WHAT THEY HAVE TO SAY)

The Age at Home Caregiver works as part of a collaborative team and is responsible for assisting clients with companionship activities, personal cares, medication reminders, meal preparation, and light housekeeping.

"The work is very rewarding and I feel I have 24/7 support from management" - Age at Home Caregiver

HOW YOULL MAKE A DIFFERENCE IN THIS ROLE (ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS)

Assist Clients with Activities of Daily Living:

• Eating
• Bathing
• Dressing
• Transferring
• Toileting
• Walking or moving around

Housekeeping, Errands, and Companionship:

• Assistance with walks/rides and light exercise
• House cleaning, laundry, dishes, taking out trash, dusting, vacuuming, making beds, and changing linens
• Meal preparation, grocery shopping, and checking expiration dates
• Assists with pet care
• Keeping calendars up to date
• Activities such as playing games, looking at photos, and reading
• Accompany client to events, appointments, religious services, etc..

Administrative Tasks and Other Duties:

• Records accurate time and documents notes in appropriate systems
• Reports unusual or client changes to supervisor
• Collaborates with office staff and other caregivers to ensure coordination of care
• Regularly checks work email and responds within 24 hours to scheduling requests

YOU BRING (EXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATIONS)

• Smart phone with data plan and Wi-Fi capability
• Driver's license preferred
• Access to reliable transportation
• Must be at least 18 years of age
• Ability to be on time for visits and complete tasks on the care plan
• Ability to use proper body mechanics and standard precautions
• Ability to follow HIPPA laws and maintain confidentiality about clients, families, caregivers, and donors

FTE Role Only:

• Driver's license required
• Access to a reliable vehicle with insurance
• Ability to be redeployed throughout service area if needed
• Ability to be redeployed to other Agrace teams if caregiving hours are unavailable

At Agrace we are strengthened by the diverse experiences, cultures and traditions of our staff, patients, and clients.

Together, we pursue a vision of equityin which every Agrace staff member is treated fairly, and every patient and client experiences the respectful, individualized care they need and deserve.

We foster a culture of belonging and inclusion that celebrates peoples uniqueness and leads to meaningful, empathetic connections.

Agrace HospiceCare is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.