What are the responsibilities and job description for the Caregiver position at Visiting Angels - New Orleans?
Job Summary
We are looking for compassionate caregivers! The right candidate has an A-Team Caregiver attitude! One who has the heart to care, is friendly, flexible, reliable, and the ability to provide many levels of skilled support to our clients. We are also looking for bi-lingual and live- in caregivers, as well as caregivers that live in or near the New Orleans area and the River Parishes.
Benefits
- Health Insurance
- Vision
- Dental
- Life Insurance
- Supplemental Insurance
- A- TEAM Caregiver Quarterly Bonuses
- A-TEAM Caregiver Bonuses (one-week paid Vacation included)
Responsibilities
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Provide personal hygiene assistance for elderly patients or those recovering from surgeries, injuries or accidents by attending to their basic needs, such as showering, bathing, dressing
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Remind clients to take prescribed medication
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Help with mobility around the house or outside (doctor’s appointments, walks etc.)
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Assist with meal preparation: Offer activities that are essential for daily living by assisting patients with their meals, including serving and feeding, if necessary
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Complete client’s shopping or accompany them to successfully do so
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Perform light housekeeping duties
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Report any unusual incidents and act quickly and responsibly in cases of emergency
Qualifications
- ONE YEAR OF EXPERIENCE IS REQUIRED WITH VERIFABLE REFERENCES
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Enjoy working in a one-on-one setting, eager to improve and continuously learn new skills
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Ability to perform all essential job functions with or without accommodations
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Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation every single day
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Validated ability to act in a compassionate and supportive manner
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Available to work different shifts, including days, nights and/or weekends
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Prior experience in a healthcare, hospitality, or in-home care environment (minimum of 1 year)
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Willingness to enforce health and safety standards
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Supportive and compassionate
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High School Diploma or equivalent/Experience as a Caregiver
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Take pride in providing high quality care
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Hoyer Lift Experience (specific to client)
About Us
We are an equal opportunity employer and prohibit discrimination/harassment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
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