Assisting Hands Caregiver

Assisting Hands of St George•Saint George, UT

About The Position

Assisting Hands Home Care, a leader for In-Home Care services is looking for the best caregivers to join our team. At Assisting Hands, our caregivers are an essential part of our company. Not only do we provide a supportive work environment, but we also offer flexible scheduling and competitive pay! We are more than a home care company; we are a family! About US -Assisting Hands Home Care is a leading provider of in home, senior care services. We go beyond caring for basic needs by helping our clients safely remain happy and at home. - We provide competitive wages and other incentives. -Our flexible schedule will allow you to maintain priorities in your day to day life. -Your health and safety are important to us! PPE is provided. -Raises and other incentives are rewarded to caregivers striving for excellence. -We provide training and caregiver certification. About YOU -Caregiving experience is not required, but is helpful (private in-home care, assisted living, group homes, etc.). -Your work history should demonstrate reliability and a strong work ethic. -A great caregiver is patient, attentive, resourceful and displays attention to detail. -CNA or other certifications are helpful but not required. Take the opportunity to love and help those in need, and turn it into a rewarding career! If you have a big heart and want to make a difference in someone’s life, apply today with Assisting Hands.

Requirements

Previous experience in the home or long-term care setting is preferred but not required.
Be at least 18 years of age.
Be responsible and mature.
Be able to demonstrate the ability to read, write, speak, and communicate effectively with our clients.
Be able to demonstrate competency in all areas of training for personal care.
Have CPR & First Aid Training or willing to obtain within 2 weeks of being hired and prior to working.
Reliable transportation with current insurance.
Good driving record.
Ability to pass a background check.
Have current TB test or willing to obtain within 2 weeks of being hired and prior to working.

Nice To Haves

Caregiving experience is not required, but is helpful (private in-home care, assisted living, group homes, etc.).
Your work history should demonstrate reliability and a strong work ethic.
A great caregiver is patient, attentive, resourceful and displays attention to detail.
CNA or other certifications are helpful but not required.

Responsibilities

The performance of personal care activities and ADLs contained in a written Plan of Care which may include assisting our clients with: · Personal hygiene, bathing/showering, toileting/incontinence. · Ambulation, exercise, mobility. · Providing nutritional support and meal preparation. · Dressing & grooming. · Physical transfer. · Other duties as assigned.
Maintain a clean, safe, and healthy environment within our clients’ residence. Duties may include: · Light cleaning of bathroom, bedroom (sleeping area), living areas and kitchen. · Washing dishes. · Laundry. · Other tasks to maintain cleanliness and safety for our clients.
Other activities that are determined necessary and trained on for a specific client.
Assisting with the use of devices for aid to daily living such as a wheelchair, walker, or hoyer lift.
Document observations and services in our clients’ record.
Observing changes in our clients’ status or condition and reporting to the office management or supervisor.
Provide medication reminders to our clients.
Abides by the agency’s infection control policies, including proper hand washing techniques consistent with CDC Guidelines.
Abides by all policies and procedures outlined in the Assisting Hands Policy and Procedure Manual, Caregiver Handbook, and Caregiver Training.
Use of AxisCare App to manage client visits and related tasks, clock in and out, document care activities, record notes, and view schedules.
Provide compassionate and supportive companion care.
Accompany our clients to appointments, store etc.
Alzheimer/Dementia care assistance.