What are the responsibilities and job description for the Experienced Caregiver position at Hope Residential Services?
2 positions available for qualified caregivers
JOB SUMMARY:
As a caregiver for a 53 year old Caucasian male with partial paralysis, severe nerve damage, and high functioning autism, you will provide assistance with activities of daily living (ADL's) for me while ignoring the other 2 live-in residents with varying levels of of behavior. I am very talkative and active. Good communication skills and experience with autism is a must! Being physically strong enough to perform repeated daily transfers is essential. Being able to cook for a type 2 diabetic with food issues is also a must. Recipes for 6 meals are available to get you started.
Regular payrate: $17.00-20.00/hour depending on experience and client fit
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Plan, make shopping list, prepare, serve, and clean up after meals.
- Assist with dressing, grooming, care for long flowing hair, personal hygiene, and bathing utilizing shower chair.
- Perform bed to wheelchair and wheelchair to shower chair transfers with a hoyer. (training provided)
- Perform laundry duties and occasional deep cleaning of my room as needed. Keep things in their correct place once the initial organizing is done.
- Participate in transportation as needed, runs errands. My PERSONAL Mobility van is onsite
- Participate in life enriching activities, assist with equipment maintenance and van upkeep (don't worry, I have the tools and know how as this was my former profession and current obsession!) talk to and play games with me etc.
- An onsite caregiver will prepare and dispense medications on schedule. You just have to make sure they do it on a regular schedule.
- Complete required documentation on bm frequency, help resolve issues with inaccurate documents issues with and management as required
- Maintain client confidentiality, privacy, and DIGNITY (including my comfort only Polst order)
- Record and report changes in client's physical condition, behavior or appearance
- Other duties as assigned
This is a one on one position in a home of 3. You do not answer to the other two clients, but can borrow another staff member for 2 person transfers.
there are 70 hours to fill per week, I was thinking an alternating schedule of 4 10 hour shifts followed by 3 10s.
The hours are 12 pm to 10pm to fit client's waking hours and to try and avoid traffic!
On a personal note,
This ad was prepared by the client. At least one “shade tree mechanic” would really elevate my quality of life. While I keep up on the news in this crazy time, I just can't bear any kind of political discussions, thanks in advance.
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $18.22 - $20.00 per hour
Expected hours: 35 per week
Benefits:
- Flexible schedule
Application Question(s):
- awareness of us culture,movies, and music is really important as is clear speech
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Preferred)
Experience:
- Assisting with ADLs: 2 years (Required)
License/Certification:
- odl,cna (Preferred)
Shift availability:
- Day Shift (Preferred)
- Night Shift (Preferred)
Ability to Commute:
- Portland, OR 97220 (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $17 - $20