What are the responsibilities and job description for the Caregiver - Total Care - Central Austin position at TheKey?
Overview
Location: Central Austin and surrounding areas.
Now hiring for day shifts. Candidate must have some weekend availability.
Seeking caregivers with a vehicle, proof of a valid Driver's license and vehicle insurance.
TheKey provides premier in-home senior care to help older adults thrive at home with optimal independence, health, safety and happiness, all while affording their loved ones complete peace of mind.
Who We Are:
TheKey is proud to be the largest private-pay provider for senior companionship and home care for aging seniors in North America. We stand for optimal well being in our clients and pride of purpose in our care teams.
What We Offer:
- Competitive wages and weekly pay (to include overtime pay and holiday rate)
- Access to daily pay through PayActiv
- Paid Training - Virtual/Online/Hands-On classes
- Benefits - Medical, Dental, Vision and Mileage Reimbursement
- 401k Retirement Plan - employer match and fully vested from the start!
- Year-round caregiver recognition programs & appreciation days
- Monthly Caregiver Referral Raffle
- Access to our CareAcademy - continued training and development
- 24/7 Caregiver Support Team
Who You Are:
A dependable, compassionate and empathetic professional looking for a career with profound purpose. You are motivated by helping others and providing quality service above all else. You are driven by making an impact and contributing to a better quality of life for the aging population. You want to show up and make a difference each and every day.
What You Will Do:
You will have the ultimate responsibility to help implement customized care plans that encompass solutions to nurture the whole person in mind, body and spirit. You will be providing impeccable care to clients by assisting in scheduled activities as well as overall care management. You will treat your clients like family, going above and beyond to enhance their quality of life.
Responsibilities
Essential Functions:
- Delivering exceptional care to the dedicated client in their home
- Help execute comprehensive personalized weekly schedules and care plans
- Complete daily tasks in a safe and professional manner (ADLs)
- Supply personal companionship, remaining actively engaged with each client by providing ongoing social & emotional support
- Assist with personal care activities to include personal hygiene, mobility assistance, incontinence care, light housekeeping, feeding and meal preparation
- Keep order, safety and client enjoyment top of mind at all times
- Provide transportation to and from appointments as needed
- Administrative functions such as documentation of completion of tasks and report changes in the client’s physical condition, mental capability or behavior
Qualifications
Requirements:
- At least one year of caregiving experience
- Some weekend availaibility
- Dementia experience
- Total Care experience
- Vehicle, proof of a valid Driver's license and vehicle insurance
- Proof of eligibility to work in the United States
- Pass a background check
- Pass an Employee Misconduct Registry (EMR) check, as defined by Texas law
- Ability to follow written and verbal care instructions, and document timely and accurately in systems
- Empathy for the needs of the client
- Treats clients, staff, and the public with courtesy, respect, and presents a positive public image
- Maintains confidentiality and security of the client’s medical information
Non-Required Preferred Skills, Education and Certifications:
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Licensure as a CNA, HHA, PCA, HCA, CHHA, if applicable
- COVID-19 Vaccination
- CPR and First Aid Certification
- Have a smartphone
What We Are All About:
At TheKey, we pride ourselves on hiring quality professionals who feel just as passionate as we do about helping transform the lives of aging adults by providing the utmost white glove experience for our clients to promote a healthy mind, body and spirit. Our employees are compassionate, committed, innovative and dedicated to improving the quality of life our seniors so deserve. Would you like to help us change the way the world ages?
TheKey is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.
