What are the responsibilities and job description for the Extraordinary Caregiver position at ComForCare Home Health Care - Henderson?
Live your best life possible by helping others live theirs. Our Caregivers are the heart and soul of what we do. At ComForCare, we like to celebrate successes and have fun while building meaningful relationships. Join our team and be a part of a certified Great Place To Work®!
It is our CaregiverFirst promise, that our caregivers will be:
- Treated with respect and dignity.
- Provided exceptional training on a regular and ongoing basis.
- Are never alone in the field - support is always available.
- Thoughtfully matched with clients that they are compatible with.
What you’ll be doing:
- Assist with daily activities to help clients stay independent and in their own homes.
- Properly manage household needs.
- Provide companionship and respite services for the family.
- Provide assistance in accomplishing activities of daily living(ADLs) which include the following:
- Dressing – Choosing appropriate clothing for the day, includes laying-out of clothing, actual applying and changing clothing, special appliances or wraps, transfers, mobility and positioning to complete this task.
- Grooming – Personal hygiene, includes basic hair care, oral care(including care of dentures), nail care (except recipients who are diabetic or have poor circulation), shaving , applying cosmetics and deodorant, care of eyeglasses, contact lenses, hearing aids.
- Bathing – Starting and finishing a bath or shower, transfers, mobility, positioning, using soap, rinsing, drying, inspecting skin and applying lotion.
- Eating – Getting food into the body, transfers, mobility, positioning, hand washing, , feeding, preparing meals and grocery shopping.
- Transfers – Moving from one seating/reclining area or position to another.
- Mobility – Moving including assistance with ambulation, including use of a wheelchair.
- Positioning – Including assistance with positioning or turning a recipient for necessary care and comfort.
- Toileting – Bowel/bladder elimination and care, transfers, mobility, positioning, feminine hygiene, use of toileting equipment or supplies, cleansing the perineal area and inspecting skin and adjusting clothing.
- Monitoring, assisting, offering direction and prompting activities that are integral to the cares listed above.
What we’re looking for:
- A passion to serve and help others live their best lives possible.
- High school diploma or G.E.D. certificate.
- PCA Certificate (Helpful)
- Access to reliable transportation.
- Previous experience as a Caregiver in homes or senior communities is a bonus.
- someone who will treat your loved one with the same respect and kindness .
- PERSONALITY
- ACCOUNTABILITY
Your safety is our top priority. We provide COVID-19 training and personal protective equipment (PPE) to all employees.
