What are the responsibilities and job description for the Part Time Caregiver position at Melody Living Associates - IL LLC?
Description:
Melody Living is looking for a competent and caring part time Caregiver for 3pm to 11pm shift to care for our clients in a professional and compassionate manner. It’s an often demanding job, but it can also be very satisfying and rewarding. The ideal candidate will be patient and friendly with excellent communication skills. You should be able to follow instructions and perform a variety of tasks to help clients.
Responsibilities
- Help clients take prescribed medication
- Assist clients with ambulation and mobility around their apartment and the community.
- Assist clients with personal care and hygiene
- Perform light housekeeping duties
- Be a pleasant and supportive companion
- Report any unusual incidents
- Act quickly and responsibly in cases of emergency
Benefits:
- Employee assistance program
- Paid time off
Schedule:
- Evening shift
- Holidays
- Overtime
Skills
- Proven experience as a caregiver
- Excellent knowledge of emergency response and first aid (CPR)
- Knowledge of housekeeping activities
- Willingness to adhere to health and safety standards
- Respectful and compassionate
- Good time management skills
- Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills
- Strong ethics
- Physical endurance
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Must possess 1 year experience passing medications in a community based setting.
- Ability to utilize electronic health records system Point Click Care.
- Dementia Experience Required
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Preferred)
Experience:
- Medication Administration: 1 year (Required)
Work Location: In person
