What are the responsibilities and job description for the Caregiver position at Graciously Aging Home Care?
Job brief
We are looking for a competent Caregiver to care for our clients in a professional and compassionate manner. It can 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
- Help clients take prescribed medication
- 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
Requirements and skills
- Proven experience as a caregiver
- 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 ethics
- Physical endurance
- High school diploma or equivalent
YOU WILL NEED RELIABLE TRANSPORTATION
JOB IS FOR APPROXIMATELY 16 HOURS A WEEK-PART TIME.
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $13.00 - $15.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Flexible schedule
- Referral program
Schedule:
- 4 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- No nights
- No weekends
Work Location: On the road
Salary : $13 - $15