What are the responsibilities and job description for the In Home Caregiver Weekly Pay position at LHC Group?
Summary
We are now hiring an In Home Caregiver for 1:1 patient care in the Blackshear, GA area.
- Loyalty Bonus Available
- One Patient at a Time
- Earn PTO while working 32 Hours
- Flexible Scheduling
- Must have Home Health Experience
- Must be available 3 days/week, 8 hours each day.
At Suncrest Companion Services, a part of LHC Group, we embrace a culture of caring, belonging, and trust and enjoy the meaningful connections that come from it: for the whole patient, their families, each other, and the communities we serve—it truly is all about helping people.
We strive to offer benefits that reward the whole you!
- Employee wellness programs
- Flexibility for true work-life balance
- Holidays & paid time off
- Continuing education & career growth opportunities
- Company-wide support & resources to help you achieve your goals
Take your career to a new level of caring. Apply today!
Responsibilities
- Reports observations of the client's condition to the Agency Director or accounts manager. Notifies the Agency Director immediately if any incidents or accidents occur.
- Utilize the E.V.V. (Electronic Visit Verification) program as applicable.
- Drives safely, complies with traffic regulations, and wears a seat belt when business travel is required.
- May provide or assist clients with activities of daily living including: bathing in bed, tub or shower; care of hair including shampoo, combing and brushing; care of teeth and mouth including denture care; nail care, filing only; skin care including pericare and applying lotion; transfer of patient from bed to chair and to wheelchair. Transfer of patients on and off bedpan, commode and toilet.
- Assist client in preparing for bed. Position patient in bed as directed. Assists with ambulation including with cane, walker and crutches. Personal care dressing of client. Medication reminder.
- Assists with household tasks directly essential to clients personal care.
- Accompanies client to medical appointments or shopping and performing other essential errands, if necessary.
- Measures and records oral, rectal, and auxiliary temperatures, pulse and respiration, and blood pressure when ordered within the training limitations of the aide.
- Prepares meals as required based upon clients preferred diet. May need to feed client if required.
- Provides clean and safe environment within the home including safe use of equipment such as side rails, oxygen, wheelchairs, Hoyer lifts, etc.
- Ensures confidentiality of client records and information.
- Records and reports activities related to personal care responsibilities, as required.
- Responds promptly to client requests.
- Documents all client related activities in a timely manner.
- Participates in performance improvement in-services.
- Reacts to change productively and performs other job-related tasks and duties as assigned.
Education and Experience
Experience Desired
- Six months experience in home care preferred.
- Successful completion of a competency evaluation.
- Hoyer experience preferred.
License Requirements
- Current driver's license, vehicle insurance and access to a dependable vehicle or public transportation.
- Current CPR certification.
Skill Requirements
- Ability to work flexible hours as required to meet identified client's needs.
- Ability to function in any home situation regardless of age, race, creed, color, sex, disability, or financial condition of the client.
- Able to work independently.
- Good communication, writing, and organizational skills.
