What are the responsibilities and job description for the Caregiver – (Personal Care) position at Comfort Keepers - South Shore, Cape & Islands, MA?
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- Weekly Competitive pay
- Flexible schedule to fit your lifestyle
- Work near your home
- Ongoing paid training
- Supportive and Rewarding Work Environment
- Certified Dementia Training
JOB SUMMARY
Provides companionship to those individuals requiring socialization and / or minimum guidance to assure a safe, protected, clean, and orderly environment. Responsible for non-medical, in-home support services, providing clients comfort, safety, and general supervision. Assists the client in activities of daily living by providing any of the Comfort Keepers approved personal care activities including, but not limited to : companionship, talking and listening, reading, providing social and emotional support, bathing, dressing, toileting, grooming, oral hygiene, transfers and ambulation.
QUALIFICATIONS
High school diploma or GED preferred. Must demonstrate satisfactory completion of any stated mandated training.
Must satisfactorily complete Comfort Keepers training and orientation program. Must accept responsibility for learning and adhering to Comfort Keepers policies and procedures, function in the home setting with minimal direct supervision, and maintain satisfactory relationships with administrative staff, clients, and family members. Must be genuinely concerned about helping people and have high standards of honesty and integrity.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES
WORK ENVIRONMENT
Client home setting and automobile.
POSITION PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The work requires moderate physical exertion on a regular and recurring basis, such as driving, assisting clients in transfer activities and ambulation, and light housekeeping. Regularly required to stand, sit, walk, talk, hear, see, reach, kneel, and crouch. Lifting only up to 25 pounds is permitted and may be required.
An Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer, Comfort Keepers considers applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, disability, marital or veteran status, or any legally protected status. We will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with known disabilities unless doing so would result in undue hardship.
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