What are the responsibilities and job description for the Weekend Caregiver position at AHEAD: Home Healthcare Services?
Job Overview
We are seeking compassionate and dedicated Caregivers to provide essential support and assistance to individuals in need of personal care on the weekends. As a Caregiver, you will play a vital role in enhancing the quality of life for our clients, ensuring their comfort, safety, and well-being. This position is ideal for individuals who are passionate about helping others and have experience in various caregiving settings.
Duties
- Provide direct support to clients in daily living activities, including personal hygiene, grooming, and dressing.
- Assist with medication administration as prescribed by healthcare professionals.
- Offer companionship and emotional support to clients, fostering a positive environment.
- Perform patient observation to monitor changes in health status and report any concerns to healthcare providers.
- Support clients with mobility needs, including heavy lifting when necessary.
- Prepare meals and assist with cooking to ensure proper nutrition for clients.
- Facilitate activities that promote social interaction and engagement within the community.
- Maintain a clean and safe living environment for clients by performing light housekeeping tasks.
Skills
- Experience in direct support roles, particularly in long-term care or assisted living settings.
- Knowledge of medication administration protocols and safety practices.
- Ability to work effectively with individuals with disabilities and varying needs.
- Strong observational skills to recognize changes in client conditions promptly.
- Proficiency in heavy lifting techniques to assist clients with mobility challenges.
- Cooking skills to prepare nutritious meals tailored to client preferences.
- Compassionate approach towards senior care and home community care settings.
- Excellent communication skills to build rapport with clients and their families.
Join our team of dedicated caregivers who make a difference every day in the lives of those we serve. Your commitment can help create a supportive environment where individuals feel valued and cared for.
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $20.00 per hour
Expected hours: 24 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Mileage reimbursement
- Paid time off
- Paid training
- Referral program
- Safety equipment provided
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 12 hour shift
- Every weekend
- Weekends only
Application Question(s):
- Do you have a working automobile?
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Preferred)
Experience:
- Caregiving: 1 year (Required)
License/Certification:
- DCW (Required)
Shift availability:
- Day Shift (Required)
- Night Shift (Required)
- Overnight Shift (Required)
Ability to Commute:
- Doylestown, PA 18901 (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $20