What are the responsibilities and job description for the In Home Caregiver position at Mercy Home Care?
Job Summary
We are seeking compassionate and dedicated In Home Caregivers to provide essential support and assistance to individuals in the comfort of their homes. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in various medical settings, including geriatrics and emergency medicine, and will be committed to enhancing the quality of life for our clients. This role requires a blend of personal care, companionship, and medical support tailored to each individual's needs.
Duties
- Assist clients with daily living activities such as bathing, dressing, grooming, and meal preparation.
- Provide medication reminders and monitor health conditions as instructed by healthcare professionals.
- Support mobility by assisting clients with walking, transferring, or using mobility aids.
- Maintain a clean and safe environment for clients by performing light housekeeping tasks.
- Offer companionship and engage clients in meaningful conversations or activities.
- Document client progress and report any changes in health or behavior to family members or healthcare providers.
- Collaborate with family members and healthcare teams to ensure comprehensive care plans are followed.
Skills
- Experience in various medical environments such as PICU, hospital medicine, teaching hospitals, medical-surgical units, geriatrics, emergency medicine, clinics, Level II trauma centers, outpatient settings, or operating rooms is preferred.
- Strong communication skills to effectively interact with clients, families, and healthcare professionals.
- Empathy and patience to provide emotional support to clients facing health challenges.
- Ability to follow care plans accurately while being adaptable to changing client needs.
- Basic knowledge of first aid and CPR is advantageous.
- Reliable transportation for traveling between client homes as needed.
Join our team of dedicated caregivers who are making a difference in the lives of individuals every day!
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: $13.37 - $14.24 per hour
Expected hours: 60 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Medical Specialty:
- Home Health
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Evening shift
- Morning shift
- Night shift
- Overnight shift
- Rotating shift
License/Certification:
- Driver's License (Preferred)
- BLS Certification (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- Driver's License (Preferred)
- BLS Certification (Preferred)
Ability to Commute:
- Mount Bethel, PA 18343 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Mount Bethel, PA 18343: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $13 - $14