What are the responsibilities and job description for the Caregiver position at Shine at Home Homecare?
Job Overview
As a Caregiver, you will play a vital role in providing compassionate support and assistance to individuals in need of care. This position involves working with clients in various settings, including home care, and hospice care. Your primary focus will be on enhancing the quality of life for those you serve by ensuring their safety, comfort, and well-being.
Duties
- Provide personal care services such as bathing, grooming, and dressing to clients.
- Assist with daily living activities including meal preparation, medication reminders, and mobility support.
- Offer companionship and engage clients in meaningful conversations and activities to promote mental stimulation.
- Monitor clients' physical and emotional well-being, reporting any changes to the appropriate healthcare professionals.
- Maintain a clean and safe environment for clients by performing light housekeeping tasks.
- Support clients with memory care needs through specialized techniques tailored for dementia or Alzheimer’s patients.
- Uphold resident rights by respecting privacy and dignity at all times.
- Collaborate with family members and healthcare teams to ensure comprehensive care plans are followed.
Skills
- Experience or training in hospice care, memory care, or home health services is highly desirable.
- Knowledge of resident rights and the ability to advocate for client needs effectively.
- Proficiency in first aid techniques to respond promptly to emergencies.
- Understanding of social work principles as they relate to caregiving.
- Ability to assist clients with mobility challenges, including lifting when necessary.
- Strong communication skills to interact effectively with clients, families, and healthcare professionals.
- A compassionate demeanor with a genuine desire to help others improve their quality of life.
This role requires dedication, empathy, and a commitment to providing high-quality care. If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of others, we encourage you to apply.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $14.00 - $17.00 per hour
Expected hours: No less than 24 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Every weekend
- Morning shift
People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply
Application Question(s):
- Do you have or are you willing to get a tuberculosis screening prior to starting
work?
- Do you have or are willing to get CPR certification prior to starting work?
Experience:
- Caregiving: 1 year (Preferred)
Language:
- english (Required)
License/Certification:
- Driver's License (Preferred)
Shift availability:
- Day Shift (Required)
Ability to Commute:
- Martinsville, IN 46151 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Martinsville, IN 46151: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $14 - $17
