What are the responsibilities and job description for the Experienced Caregiver (Englewood) position at Allevia Home Care, LLC?
**Our urgent need right now is for someone to work weekend shifts - approx. 6 hrs per day in Englewood: in the morning from 7:30am-9:30am, then in the evening from 6pm-10pm. Additional hours for the same client may be available during the week.**
We are looking for competent Caregivers to care for our clients in a professional and compassionate manner. It’s an often demanding job as you may have to be available for most of the day and/or week. But, it can also be very satisfying and rewarding, since people who are ill, injured, disabled or elderly are thankful for high quality assistance. The ideal candidate will be patient and friendly with excellent communication skills. You should be able to follow instructions and perform a variety of tasks to help clients. Benefits are offered to caregivers working 36 or more hours per week with us!
Responsibilities
- Remind clients to take prescribed medication
- Assist clients with ambulation and mobility around the house or outside (doctor’s appointments, walks etc.)
- Assist clients with personal care and hygiene
- Plan and prepare meals with assistance from the clients (when they are able)
- Do the client’s shopping or accompany them when they shop
- Perform light housekeeping duties that clients can’t complete on their own
- Be a pleasant and supportive companion
- Report any unusual incidents
- Act quickly and responsibly in cases of emergency
Skills
- Proven experience as a caregiver
- Excellent knowledge of emergency response and first aid (CPR)
- Knowledge of housekeeping activities and cooking with attention to dietary constraints
- Willingness to adhere to health and safety standards
- Respectful and compassionate
- Good time management skills
- Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills
- Strong ethics
- Physical endurance
- High school diploma or equivalent
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: From $18.50 per hour
Expected hours: 12 – 42 per week
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Evening shift
- Weekends as needed
Work Location: In person
Salary : $19