What are the responsibilities and job description for the Personal CAREGiver position at Home Instead Senior Care?
Job Description : Home Instead® CAREGivers provide a variety of non-medical services that allow seniors to remain in their homes. These services are meant to enhance the quality of life for seniors. Home Instead® CAREGivers help clients and their families meet the challenges of aging with dignity, pride, care and compassion. What We Offer You : Flexible SchedulesSign On BonusHealth, Dental, Vision InsuranceLife Insurance PolicyAflac401 (k)Company Sponsored Community EventsTap Check! Access to your earned funds before PaydayCNA Certification CoursesMileage ReimbursementPaid TrainingPTO Primary Responsibilities : Contribute to a positive living environment to enhance a client's quality of lifeDocument daily activities and report any significant changes in a client's needs or living conditionsMaintain regular communication with supervisor and office staffProvide Companionship & Home Helper services which could include : Companionship and conversationProviding stabilization and assistance with walkingPreparing meals and cleaning up meal-related itemsProviding medication reminders and appointment remindersPerforming light housekeeping tasks (dusting, vacuuming, making beds, changing linens, cleaning bathrooms, kitchens, etc.)Washing and ironing laundryRunning errandsAccompanying clients to appointmentsProvide Personal Care services which could include : Assisting with bathingAssisting with groomingAssisting with toileting and incontinence issuesProvide Specialized services which could include : Advanced Alzheimer's / Dementia CareHospice Care Secondary Responsibilities : Participate in company sponsored training and social events including CAREGiver meetingsReport hours according to office policy & communicate changes in availability in a timely mannerDocument client information in Client and Life JournalMay require you to run errands and provide incidental transportation for a client using your vehicle or a client's vehicle.Perform other reasonable duties as assigned Essential Job Requirements : Ability to lift, push or pull 25 poundsAbility to bend, twist, stoop, kneel and reachPossess a valid driver's license or state identificationPossess valid auto insuranceAbility to withstand exposure to dust, mold, mildew and cleaning solutionsAbility to treat and care for clients and their property with dignity and respectAbility to adapt to various living environments and locationsAbility to communicate with clients in a friendly and congenial manner
