Live-in Caregiver

POSITION PURPOSE: Caregiver performs services for the clients as necessary to maintain the personal care and comfort of the clients.

HOURS OF WORK: This position is available on a 7 days on/ 7 days off rotation.

PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES AND ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

· Assist the clients with personal care activities including: bathing, skin care, dressing and undressing, feeding, oral hygiene, grooming and bedtime preparation.

Assist the clients to the bathroom or in use of urinal or bedpan. Keep incontinent clients clean and dry.

· Assist the clients with self-administration of their medications.

· Assist the clients with personal communication skills, as needed.

· Assist with clients laundry and bed linens.

· Prepare and maintain records of client progress and performed services, reporting changes in clients condition to manager or supervisor.

· Report all clients and employee incidents/accidents to supervisor immediately.

· Assist the clients with ambulation and transfer activities. Be aware of proper body mechanics.

· Conduct safety precautions including wiping wet floors and spills and eliminating other potential hazards immediately. Report safety hazards such as frayed electrical cords, unsecured handrails, malfunctioning smoke and carbon monoxide detectors/alarms, defective equipment and/or or environmental hazards to supervisor on the same day of observation.

· Engage in respectful social interaction with clients, including friendly conversation and empathic support, while respecting client’s privacy and property.

· Exhibit positive attitude and behavior; demonstrate respect for clients.

· Maintain absolute confidentiality of all information pertaining to clients, including clients' families.

· Respond and attend to clients requests promptly.

· Communicate effectively with all team members.

· Maintain proper handwashing techniques.

· Understand the importance of seeking assistance, as needed, from your supervisor and/or others.

· Demonstrate capability and dependability in following instructions.

· Understand that regular, consistent attendance is necessary to serve clients.

· Accept and fulfill assignments with the company; exercise judgment in accepting assignments.

· Perform related duties and responsibilities as deemed appropriate by the management team.

REQUIRED JOB KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:

· Must be eighteen (18) years of age.

· Demonstrate sympathetic and positive attitude while caring for others.

· Previous experience in private duty home care preferred.

· Ability to regularly and predictably report to work on a daily basis.

· Ability to listen and communicate clearly, fluently, and diplomatically – both orally and in writing.

· Present a well-groomed image that reflects the professional image of the business.

· Ability to generate goodwill for the company with clients, their family members and other referral sources. Demonstrate a strong commitment to client service excellence.

· Ability to lawfully work in the U.S.

PHYSICAL/ENVIRONMENTAL DEMANDS:

· Combination of sitting, standing, bending, reaching, stretching, stooping, walking, climbing stairs and moving during working hours.

· Must be able to lift up to 25 lbs.

· Must be able to see and hear or use prosthetics that enable these senses to function adequately to fully meet the requirements of this position.

· Must be able to maintain verbal and written communication with co-workers, leadership team, supervisors, clients, family members, vendors and all business associates within or outside the Agency.

· Successful completion and ongoing compliance with all licensing, certification, continuous education, background testing, drug and alcohol testing, OIG, and health assessments, as may be required under federal, state, or local law or per employer policy.

· All of the above demands are subject to ADA requirements.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $262.43 per day

License/Certification:

• CNA, NA, PCA, or HHA? (Required)
• Driver's License (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Virginia Beach, VA 23452 (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $262