What are the responsibilities and job description for the Skilled Caregiver position at Comfort Care Home Care?
JOB DESCRIPTION
DEMENTIA EXPERIENCE
We are looking for a competent Caregivers to care for our clients in a professional and compassionate manner. It’s an often demanding job as you will have to be available for most of the day and 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.
Responsibilities
- Assist clients with ambulation and mobility around the house or outside (doctor’s appointments, walks etc.)
- Assist clients with personal care and hygiene
- Help clients with physical therapy exercises
- 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
- Help clients take prescribed medications
- MUST HAVE VALID DRIVERS LICENSE, REGISTRATION, & PROOF OF INSURANCE
- - Maintain confidentiality and adhere to HIPAA regulations
- - Monitor and document individual's progress and behaviors
- Skills
- Proven experience as a caregiver
- Knowledge of using gait belt and Hoyer lift
- BED BOUND EXPERIENCE
- 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 work ethic
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: $16.00 - $16.50 per hour
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
- Rotating weekends
- Weekends as needed
Experience:
- Caregiving: 3 years (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- CPR Certification (Preferred)
Shift availability:
- Overnight Shift (Preferred)
Ability to Commute:
- Dearborn Heights, MI 48125 (Preferred)
Ability to Relocate:
- Dearborn Heights, MI 48125: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $16 - $17
