What are the responsibilities and job description for the Full-Time Caregiver position at Mercy Works Senior Care?
Company Overview
Mercy Works Louisville is a family-owned caregiving agency dedicated to providing exceptional care to senior citizens in the Louisville, KY area. Our mission is to empower seniors to remain in their homes longer by ensuring their safety and developing personalized care plans that exceed industry standards.
Summary
As a Caregiver at Mercy Works Louisville, you will play a vital role in enhancing the quality of life for our senior clients. This position is essential in delivering compassionate care and support, allowing our clients to maintain their independence while receiving the assistance they need.
Responsibilities
- Provide compassionate personal care and support to senior clients in their homes.
- Assist clients with daily living activities (ADLs), including bathing, dressing, and meal preparation.
- Monitor patients' health by checking vital signs and reporting any changes to the healthcare team.
- Develop and implement individualized care plans that meet each client's unique needs.
- Ensure a clean and safe living environment for clients by performing light housekeeping duties.
- Assist clients with mobility and physical activities as needed.
- Support clients in maintaining social interactions and community engagement.
- Maintain compliance with HIPAA regulations and uphold client confidentiality.
Qualifications
- Previous experience as a caregiver or in a similar role is preferred.
- Strong understanding of HIPAA regulations and patient privacy.
- Ability to assist with ADLs and provide compassionate care.
- Experience in patient monitoring and familiarity with vital sign checks.
- Knowledge of developing care plans tailored to individual client needs.
- Experience working with people with disabilities is a plus.
- Excellent communication skills for effective interaction with clients and families.
- Ability to maintain a clean and safe environment for clients.
If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of seniors and have the skills to provide exceptional care, we invite you to join our dedicated team at Mercy Works Louisville. Apply today!
Job Type: Full-time
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- Weekends as needed
Experience:
- Caregiving: 1 year (Preferred)
Shift availability:
- Day Shift (Preferred)
Ability to Commute:
- Bardstown, KY 40004 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Bardstown, KY 40004: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person