At Home Caregiver

Visiting Angels • Lowell, AR

19h • Onsite

About The Position

At Home Caregiver Are you caring, compassionate, and desire to help others? Visiting Angels of Northwest Arkansas is looking for one of a kind individuals to join our team as an At Home Caregiver. Our office in Lowell provides caregivers to the local area including Fayetteville, Springdale, Rogers, Bentonville, Bella Vista, and many others. An At Home Caregiver with our office is an essential part of our team. The duties of an At Home Caregiver range from light housekeeping, transportation to and from appointments, cooking, and providing companionship to our clients. We also want to invest in your growth. At Visiting Angels’ Northwest Arkansas, we offer opportunities to improve your skills with continuing education in areas of care such as dementia care and Alzheimer’s care. If you are passionate about providing seniors with dignified, respectful care, apply now to join our team.

Requirements

• Must be eighteen (18) years of age.
• Demonstrate sympathetic and positive attitude while caring for others.
• Previous experience in private duty home care preferred.
• Ability to regularly and predictably report to multiple locations on a daily basis.
• Ability to listen and communicate clearly, fluently, and diplomatically – both orally and in writing.
• Ability to remain flexible, resilient, calm and maintain a sense of humor in all situations.
• Present a well-groomed image that reflects the professional image of the business.
• Ability to generate goodwill for the Agency with clients, their family members and other referral sources.
• Demonstrate a strong commitment to client service excellence.
• Possess and maintain current TB testing.
• Ability to lawfully work in the U.S.

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience in private duty home care preferred.

Responsibilities

• Understand, perform and adhere to the information and precautions contained in the client Home Plan of Care.
• Assist the client with personal care activities including: bathing, skin care, back rub, hair care, nail care, dressing and undressing, feeding, oral hygiene, shaving, grooming and bedtime preparation.
• Assist the client to the bathroom or in use of a urinal or bedpan.
• Keep incontinent clients clean and dry.
• Assist the client with self-administration of their medications.
• Assist the client with personal communication skills, as needed.
• Assist with transportation needs in accordance with the plan of care.
• Assist with meal planning, purchase of food and meal preparation.
• Assist with client’s laundry and bed linens.
• Prepare and maintain records of client progress and performed services, reporting changes in client condition to manager or supervisor.
• Report all client and employee incidents/accidents to the supervisor immediately.
• Assist the client with exercise, ambulation and transfer activities.
• Be aware of proper body mechanics.
• Conduct safety precautions including wiping wet floors and spills and eliminating other potential hazards immediately.
• Report safety hazards such as frayed electrical cords, unsecured handrails, malfunctioning smoke and carbon monoxide detectors/alarms, defective equipment and/or environmental hazards to supervisor on the same day of observation.
• Engage in respectful social interaction with client, including friendly conversation and empathic support, while respecting client’s privacy and property.
• Exhibit positive attitude and behavior; demonstrate respect for clients.
• Maintain absolute confidentiality of all information pertaining to clients, including clients' families.
• Respond and attend to client requests promptly.
• Communicate effectively with all team members.
• Maintain proper handwashing techniques.
• Participate in required in-service training programs to meet regulatory requirements.
• Understand the importance of seeking assistance, as needed, from your supervisor and/or others.
• Demonstrate capability and dependability in following instructions.
• Understand that regular, consistent attendance is necessary to serve clients.
• Accept and fulfill assignments with the Agency; exercise judgment in accepting assignments.
• Perform related duties and responsibilities as deemed appropriate by the management team.

Benefits

• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Referral Bonuses
• Direct Deposit
• Weekly Pay
• Continuing Education

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed