SUMMARY OF ROLE :
The Caregiver is responsible for providing professional care giving services to our clients and to help clients maintain
their independence while assisting them with the activities of daily living and household and family support services.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES include but are not limited to :
Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with medical limitations or disabilities to perform the essential responsibilities.
Assist with personal care activities including :
- Baths (sponge, tub, shower and bed bath)
- Oral hygiene
- Basic skin care and foot care
- Grooming of hair (shampoo and combing), shaving, and ordinary care of nails
- Toileting
- Catheter and ostomy care (Empty Only)
- Transferring (bed to chair, wheelchair and shower, etc.)
- Dressing and undressing
- Change diaper / brief
- Ambulation
- Medication assistance / reminder
- Assist with home exercise plan
Assist with household tasks necessary to the client's health care needs, including :
Planning and preparing nutritious mealsAssisting in feeding client, as appropriateLight housekeeping of client's environment, including linens and making bedLaundering client's clothing and beddingAssisting clients with shoppingUse equipment and supplies safely.
Engage with client in conversation, hobbies, activities, board games and other types of proper activities for the
client.
Monitor, observe, and encourage range of motion exercises and other procedures as instructed by any
professional staff.
Maintain a written log with receipts of all client money used to purchase goods or materials for the client's care.
Report any changes in client's condition to the Supervisor.
Document care provided consistent with agency requirements.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
A demonstrated ability to effectively interact with colleagues, clients and supervisors.Ability to exercise good judgment and self-control.Good comprehension and communication skills, with the ability to listen to and understand information andideas presented through verbal and written communication.Must demonstrate enthusiasm, trustworthiness, personal integrity and honesty.Ability to treat clients with dignity and respect.Ability to communicate with clients and to remain calm under stress.Demonstrated ability to operate safely in the workplace.Ability to work autonomously and understand when a superior needs to be involved in decision making.Good decision-making skills, with the ability to analyze information, evaluate results, and implement the best solution to solve problems or challenges.Self-motivated, with a dedication to keeping up to date technically.QUALIFICATIONS
High school diploma or educational equivalent.Must have at least one year of experience working in home health care.Must meet state requirements for Caregiving services.Must have a valid and current state driver's license and insurance.Must have safe and reliable transportation to go to and from the client's location and / or facilities and have avehicle available during assignments in order to assist clients with shopping needs if required.Must be available to work various shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays.Ability to successfully pass a background check and other pre-employment screening.PHYSICAL DEMANDS include but are not limited to :The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfullyperform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with medicallimitations and / or disabilities to perform the essential functions.Able to lift, move, and assist clients. If you feel you cannot safely lift the client, please notify the officeimmediately.Ability to safely assist client in and out of a vehicle and safely lift a wheelchair or walker weighing up to 50 lbsinto and out of a vehicle.Able to communicate with others to accurately exchange information.Able to operate office equipment such as a computer, phone, etc.Ability to work in a constant state of alertness and safe manner.Able to perform tasks such as lifting, light housekeeping, walking and driving.
