What are the responsibilities and job description for the Personal Care Worker position at Home Instead?
Currently hiring Caregivers and Care Professionals for our NEW Monument location!
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:
· Contribute to a positive living environment to enhance a client’s quality of life
· Document daily activities and report any significant changes in a client’s needs or living conditions.
· Maintain regular communication with supervisor and office staff
· Provide Companionship services which could include:
o Companionship and conversation
o Providing stabilization and assistance with walking
o Preparing meals and cleaning up meal-related items
o Providing medication reminders and appointment reminders
o Performing light housekeeping tasks (dusting, vacuuming, making beds, changing linens, cleaning bathrooms, kitchens, etc.)
o Washing and ironing laundry
o Running errands
o Accompanying clients to appointments
- Provide Personal Care services which could include:
o Assisting with bathing
o Assisting with grooming
o Assisting with toileting and incontinence issues
- Provide Specialized services which could include:
o Advanced Alzheimer’s/Dementia Care
o Hospice Care
Secondary Responsibilities:
- Complete all required training through the online learning platform designated by franchise office.
- Participate in company sponsored training and social events including Personal Care Worker meetings
- Report hours according to office policy & communicate changes in availability in a timely manner
- Document client information in Client and Life Journal
- May 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 pounds
· Ability to bend, twist, stoop, kneel and reach
· Possess a valid driver’s 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
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: $17.00 - $18.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Evening shift
- Night shift
- Overnight shift
- Overtime
- Weekends as needed
- Weekends only
Application Question(s):
- Are you 18 years of age or older?
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Required)
Experience:
- Caregiving: 1 year (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- Driver's License (Required)
- Auto Insurance Policy (Required)
Shift availability:
- Day Shift (Preferred)
- Night Shift (Preferred)
- Overnight Shift (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $17 - $18
