What are the responsibilities and job description for the Early Morning Caregiver position at Stay Graceful?
JOB DESCRIPTION
Are you a caring, passionate individual who wants to make a difference in someone's life? JOIN OUR TEAM!
We expect unfailing honesty, respect for the dignity and individuality of human beings, and a commitment to professional services. With well trained, professional care providers like you, we know we can be exceptional in caring for clients who want to Stay Graceful!
Responsibilities:
? Provides direct supervision and daily care of Stay Graceful clients primarily in their home environment.
? Implements and maintains a professional and caring relationship with all clients; providing reliable care, limit setting and boundaries while demonstrating understanding of the clients’ needs at all times.
? Plans and participates in activities with the clients as outlined in the care plan. ? Attends and actively participates in weekly team meetings, group supervision, and completes in-service hours annually as required by state regulations.
? Maintains a professional, courteous and helpful relationship with clients family and other primary social supporters.
? Adheres to Stay Graceful’s Standard Operations Procedures and South Dakota State Regulations/Administrative Rules relating to in-home care.
? Assures all clients, coworkers and family members are treated equally and with respect. ? Responsible for the quality of services and completion of necessary in-home care duties and related training including:
? Medication Management
? CPR training
? First Aid training
? Training in life skills and other care techniques and adherence to these techniques
? Daily care support may include assisting clients in household cleaning, laundry, cooking meals, grocery shopping, communicating with family and friends, and personal grooming.
? Completes and/or assures completion of necessary documentation and reports by the work day.
? Knowledgeable and reflect Stay Graceful’s Mission Statement, Core Values and Vision Statement.
? Each In-Home Care Provider is expected to meet Stay Graceful’s Code of Conduct, Professionalism, and Ethics.
? Other duties as assigned.
Education and Experience Equivalencies:
? No degree required. Applicable experience strongly preferred in Human Services or a related field. Applicants with excellent abilities in communication via email, Word, and medical records preferred. All candidates must have (or qualify to obtain) a current South Dakota driver’s license, proof of insurance and be cleared through the Division of Criminal Investigation.
Physical Requirements:
? Ability to perform duties as outlined above including lifting 10-20 lbs.
? Continual standing and walking during shift.
? Continual talking in person or on the phone during shift.
? Ability to perform duties as outlined above including lifting 10-20 lbs.
? Will occasionally encounter toxic chemicals during shift.
PLEASE NOTE: Applicants who have been charged with a DUI within the past 5 years or have ever been charged with a violent crime or felony are ineligible for employment with Stay
Graceful.
