Caregiver

Overview:

We are seeking a compassionate and dedicated In Home Caregiver to provide exceptional care and support to our clients in the comfort of their own homes. As an In Home Caregiver, you will play a vital role in helping individuals with various needs, including those with geriatric conditions, to maintain their independence and quality of life.

Responsibilities:

• Hands on bathing and assistance with tub or shower. Assistance with toileting. Assistance with brushing teeth, brushing hair, applying lotion, trimming nails, and all other morning or evening routine tasks.
• Cooking, meal preparation and feeding. Spoon feeding and prepping food to exact specifications. Including going to the store and picking up items.
• Light Housekeeping
• Cleaning after meals and maintaining home cleanliness.
• Assistance with walking, getting out of bed, using hoyer lift, and transferring from to or from chair. Assistance with catheter care, but not insertion. Assistance with dressing.
• Hands on Assistance
• Hands-on assistance with activities of daily living and instrumental activities of daily living.
• Assistance managing
• Assistance managing the individual's home and handling personal affairs.
• Assistance with self-administration of medications.
• Homemaker Services
• Homemaker services such as cleaning, mail, and laundry.
• Running errands with client
• Errands completed outside of the presence of the individual such as picking up prescriptions and groceries.
• Other Care

Experience:

• CPR certification
• Passed initial training for initial caregiver, HHA, or DSP
• Previous experience working in clients homes and diverse environments
• Familiarity with the needs and challenges of patients with geriatric conditions
• Ability to lift and transfer patients safely
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Compassionate and empathetic approach to patient care
• Experience with hoyer lift
• Experience transporting clients from home to doctor's appointment
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Experience with Dementia and Alzheimer's Disease(Not required)
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation (for clients requiring transportation)(Not required)
• Experience with Parkinson's Disease(Not required)

Skills:

• Experience working in clients homes and comfortable in new environments
• Knowledge of emergency medicine and ability to respond to medical emergencies
• Calm and Compassionate
• Detail oriented, neat, and organized

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $14.00 - $15.00 per hour

Expected hours: 25 – 40 per week

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Application Question(s):

• Have you worked with Parkinson's Disease individual for at least one year(Not Required)?
• Have you worked with Dementia or Alzheimer's disease individual for at least one year(Not Required)?
• Have you taken a BCI background check in the last year(365 days)?
• Do you have two references? (Example: Joe Moe (440)-123-1234 and May Doe (216) 123-1234)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)
• CPR Certification (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Amherst, OH: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $14 - $15