What are the responsibilities and job description for the Live-in Support Staff position at Saving Grace Home Care?
Overview
We are seeking dedicated and compassionate Clinical Support Staff to join our healthcare team. This role is essential in providing high-quality patient care and support within a clinical environment. The ideal candidate will demonstrate a strong commitment to resident rights, patient care, and the overall well-being of individuals in our care.
Responsibilities
- Assist with daily living activities for patients, ensuring their comfort and safety.
- Provide support in lifting and transferring patients as needed, adhering to proper techniques to prevent injury.
- Maintain a clean and safe environment for residents, including assisting with meal preparation and cooking when required.
- Uphold resident rights by respecting privacy and dignity at all times.
- Monitor patients' health status and report any changes to the nursing staff promptly.
- Assist with basic medical tasks as directed by healthcare professionals, ensuring compliance with HIPAA regulations.
- Engage with residents in a caring manner, promoting their emotional well-being through companionship and support.
- Participate in training sessions on CPR and other essential caregiving skills.
Requirements
- Previous experience in caregiving or home health care is preferred but not mandatory.
- Previous experience with working with disabled clients preferred.
- Knowledge of APD process preferred.
- Ability to perform heavy lifting and assist patients physically as required.
- Knowledge of resident rights and commitment to upholding them in practice.
- Understanding of basic patient care principles, including hygiene and nutrition.
- Certification in CPR is highly desirable; willingness to obtain certification if not currently held.
- Familiarity with HIPAA regulations to ensure patient confidentiality is maintained at all times.
- Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate effectively with patients, families, and team members.
- A compassionate attitude towards providing care for individuals in need.
- Medication Management Certification will be required to be achieved if not already possessed.
Join us in making a difference in the lives of those we serve by providing exceptional clinical support!
Job Types: Full-time, Contract
Pay: $600.00 - $700.00 per week
Schedule:
- 10 hour shift
- 12 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Evening shift
- Every weekend
- Holidays
- Morning shift
- Night shift
- Overnight shift
- Rotating weekends
Work Location: In person
Salary : $600 - $700
