What are the responsibilities and job description for the Elite Caregiver position at FirstLight Home Care?
FirstLight is seeking an Elite Caregiver for a position covering locations in both Ohio and Kentucky. This role requires travel between these states for Client Coverage. The candidate must be available during specified hours to assist with administrative tasks in the office. Responsibilities also include providing on-call caregiving coverage when scheduled caregivers are unavailable.
The Elite Caregiver" job description typically entails providing exceptional, personalized care to clients with complex needs, going above and beyond standard caregiver duties by demonstrating exceptional compassion, proactive problem-solving, and a high level of expertise in managing complex medical conditions, all while fostering strong client relationships and maintaining a professional demeanor; often requiring advanced certifications and experience in specialized care areas like dementia care, post-surgical recovery, or palliative care.
Key responsibilities of an Elite Caregiver might include:
1. Advanced Personal Care:
Assisting with complex daily living activities like bathing, dressing, toileting, feeding, mobility support, and medication administration with meticulous attention to detail and client comfort.
2. Specialized Care Expertise:
Demonstrating in-depth knowledge and skills in specific care areas like dementia care, wound care, tracheostomy care, or ventilator management depending on client needs.
3. Companionship and Emotional Support:
Engaging clients in meaningful activities, providing conversation, listening attentively, respecting their wishes and boundaries, and creating a positive and supportive environment.
4. Advanced Communication:
Maintaining clear and detailed client care documentation, effectively communicating client needs and progress to family members, healthcare team, and other caregivers.
5. Proactive Problem-Solving:
Identify potential issues before they arise, take the initiative to address client concerns, and adapt care plans based on changing needs.
6. Home Management Support:
Assisting with light housekeeping, meal preparation, errands, and transportation as needed.
7. Office administration duties:
Assisting the office team with administrative duties, filing, answering calls, setting appointments, assisting in Orientation classes and training, and attending Job fairs in the office or in the field.
Required Qualifications for an Elite Caregiver:
Extensive Caregiving Experience:
Several years of experience as a certified caregiver with a proven track record of providing high-quality care to clients with complex needs.
Advanced Certifications:
Relevant certifications in areas like dementia care, end-of-life care, or specialized medical procedures depending on client needs.
Exceptional Communication Skills:
Excellent verbal and written communication skills to effectively interact with clients, families, and healthcare professionals.
Strong Physical Abilities:
Ability to perform physically demanding tasks like lifting, transferring, and assisting with mobility.
Compassionate Attitude:
Demonstrated empathy, patience, and a genuine desire to provide exceptional care and build meaningful relationships with Clients.
Strong Administration Abilities:
To have a strong ability to assist the office team with duties such as filing, answering calls, setting appointments, aiding in orientation classes and training, and participating in job fairs in the office or field. Must be able to utilize time management productively. Be able to use Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
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