What are the responsibilities and job description for the Caregiver position at Elgin Home?
Benefits/Perks
- Provide quality care to six young people with medical and developmental needs
- Competitive Compensation
Job Summary
We are seeking a Caregiver to join our team. In this role, you will make a difference in the lives of six young people with medical and developmental needs by enhancing their quality of life. Responsibilities include assisting with personal care, monitoring vital signs, dispensing medication, implementing goals as determined by the physical and occupational therapist, go on outing or appointments with residents, providing social opportunities to residents, providing good care of their home, and communicating well with residents, supervisor, consultants and families. The ideal candidate is patient, compassionate, and reliable. This is a great job for someone wanting to enter the medical field!
Responsibilities
- Assist with personal hygiene needs and dressing
- Assist with physical and occupational therapy goals
- Assist with activities of daily living
- Light housekeeping activities
- Dispense medication after training
- Monitor vital signs
- Complete paperwork in a timely manner
- Provide a friend, supportive and caring environment for our residents
- Collaborate well with others
- Able to learn new clinical skills
- Complete paperwork in a timely manner
Qualifications
- Previous experience as a Caregiver, Home Health Aide, or similar role is preferred
- First aid and CPR certified preferred, but will provide to the right individual
- Knowledge of basic housekeeping tasks and cooking skills
- Ability to adhere to all health and safety guidelines
- Excellent communication and interpersonal spills
- Ability to lift heaving objects
- Compassionate, respectful, ethical
- Able to pass Livescan background check and drug test
- Valid driver's license and reliable transportation
- Ability to work well with limited supervision
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