Non- Medical Attendant Caregiver

Impact Home Health•Larned, KS

2h•Onsite

About The Position

The Attendant Caregiver provides compassionate, dependable non-medical in-home support to help clients remain safe, dignified, and as independent as possible. The role delivers everyday care, companionship, and practical assistance while respecting client preferences, routines, and authorized care plans. Caregivers recognize and report concerns, communicate with the Impact Home Health team, and represent the organization’s values in clients’ homes. This position serves clients in their homes in Larned, Kansas, with local travel to assigned homes. The listed schedule is part-time, approximately 20 hours per week, Monday through Friday, with day shifts as assigned. Flexible availability is required, and schedule changes or client needs may require flexibility. On-call work is not routinely required.

Requirements

At least one year of professional caregiving, direct-care, home health, personal care, or closely related experience.
Compassion, patience, dependability, and commitment to supporting clients’ dignity, safety, and independence.
Flexible availability to work varied shifts, including days, evenings, early mornings, weekends, and overnight assignments as needed.
Strong communication, listening, observation, and relationship-building skills.
Professionalism, organization, accountability, time management, reliable attendance, and documentation skills.
Ability to work independently in client homes while following care plans, agency policy, and supervisory direction.
Comfort using mobile technology, digital visit documentation, scheduling platforms, and team communication tools.
Valid Kansas driver’s license, reliable transportation, current auto insurance, and ability to travel to assigned client homes.
At least 18 years old and able to pass required background checks, screenings, and onboarding requirements.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or GED.
Active CNA license or prior non-medical caregiver experience.
Experience working with elderly adults, individuals with disabilities, or clients requiring personal care support.
Training or demonstrated comfort with lifts, gait belts, safe transfers, and mobility support.
Bilingual ability in English and another language.

Responsibilities

Provide authorized non-medical personal care, including bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting assistance, and brief changing.
Assist clients with safe mobility, transfers, ambulation, and repositioning using proper body mechanics and approved equipment for which the caregiver has been trained.
Prepare meals and assist with light housekeeping, laundry, errands, and other approved activities.
Provide companionship, conversation, and emotional support while respecting clients’ dignity, choices, culture, and routines.
Follow care instructions, infection-control practices, and safety procedures; promptly report accidents, injuries, hazards, and changes in the client’s environment.
Observe and promptly report changes in clients’ health, behavior, mood, mobility, appetite, safety, or overall well-being to the appropriate supervisor or nursing team.
Communicate respectfully and clearly with clients, families, office staff, and fellow caregivers.
Arrive on time, complete assigned visits, and promptly notify the office of delays, emergencies, or schedule concerns.
Maintain complete, accurate, and timely visit documentation in accordance with agency policy and applicable requirements.
Protect client privacy and confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA expectations, client rights, and agency policy.
Model professionalism, dependable attendance, respectful communication, accountability, and Impact Home Health values.
Maintain appropriate professional boundaries and build positive, trust-based relationships with clients and families.
Participate in orientation, required training, coaching, and team communication.
Support caregivers, promptly share concerns, and contribute to consistent, client-centered care.