What are the responsibilities and job description for the Care Professional position at Home Instead Senior Care?
Currently hiring Care Professionals in the Colorado Springs area!
Starting pay rate $17 an hour
Objective :
Home Instead Care Professionals provide a variety of non-medical services that allow seniors to remain in their homes as they age. These services are meant to enhance the quality of life for seniors. Home Instead Care Professionals help clients and their families meet the challenges of aging with dignity, pride, care and compassion.
Primary Responsibilities :
- Provide Personal Care services which could include :
- Assisting with bathing
- Assisting with grooming
- Assisting with toileting and incontinence issues
- Provide Specialized services which could include :
- Advanced Alzheimers / Dementia Care
- Hospice Care
- Provide Companionship services which could include :
- Companionship and conversation
- Providing stabilization and assistance with walking
- Preparing meals and cleaning up meal-related items
- Providing medication reminders and appointment reminders
- Performing light housekeeping tasks (dusting, vacuuming, making beds, changing linens, cleaning bathrooms, kitchens, etc.)
- Washing and ironing laundry
- Running errands
- Accompanying clients to appointments
- Contribute to a positive living environment to enhance a clients quality of life
- Document daily activities and report any significant changes in a clients needs or living conditions
- Maintain regular communication with supervisor and office staff
Secondary Responsibilities :
Essential Job Requirements :
Ability to lift, push or pull 25 pounds
Ability to bend, twist, stoop, kneel and reach
Possess a valid drivers license
Possess valid auto insurance
Ability to treat and care for clients and their property with dignity and respect
Ability to adapt to various living environments and locations
Ability to communicate with clients in a friendly and congenial manner
Salary : $17
