Home Care: Morning (6 AM- 11 AM) Caregivers/Companions in Carmel, IN and surrounding area

Senior Living Communities Careers•Carmel, IN

27d•Onsite

About The Position

Live Long Well Care of Carmel, Indiana, is hiring morning caregivers, companions, CNAs, and home health aides to provide personal care and companionship to seniors in their homes. Full-time and part-time schedules are available, as well as day, night, and weekend positions. The role serves clients at locations within a 30-mile radius of the branch. CNA certification is not required; certified aides may receive a premium. The caregiver reports to the Client Services Manager (CSM) and/or a designated supervisor. The position may also be known as Companion, Housekeeper, Homemaker, or Chore Worker. Caregivers help clients maintain independence by providing personal and household assistance, companionship, transportation, and other support. They document services, promptly report changes in a client’s needs or condition, and follow company policies and applicable safety, confidentiality, and regulatory requirements. Work is performed mostly in clients’ homes, with travel between client locations. The role involves physical activity such as lifting, standing, bending, transferring, stooping, stretching, walking, pushing, and pulling. It may also involve exposure to body fluids, infectious conditions, odors, and cleaning or disinfectant agents. An up-to-date smartphone is required for electronic time and attendance, care tasks, and communications.

Requirements

High school graduation or GED.
Successfully complete a training program if required by state regulation or contract.
Fluent ability to read, write, speak, and understand English.
Ability to work with minimal or close supervision and conduct business professionally while maintaining a high level of confidentiality.
Pass competency testing at hire and on an ongoing basis in areas including meal preparation, housekeeping, infection control, in-home safety, emergency response, transportation, and pet care.
Have an up-to-date Android or iPhone smartphone for visit documentation and electronic time, attendance, care-task, and communication systems.
Have a current state Aide Registry listing without a substantial finding, where applicable.
Valid driver’s license, proof of insurance, reliable transportation, and a satisfactory driving record; must be eligible to drive on company business.
Meet the stated driving-record standards: a valid, unexpired license; no license denial or revocation within the last three years; no suspensions or two or more suspensions within the last three years; fewer than two at-fault accidents within three years; fewer than three moving violations within five years; and none of the listed serious driving violations within five years. Drivers should be ages 21–70 or, if older than 70, have a signed physician statement.
Ability to commute to client locations within the service area.
Physical ability to perform job duties that may require lifting, standing, bending, transferring, stooping, stretching, walking, pushing, pulling, and providing partial or complete assistance with non-personal activities of daily living without assistance from another healthcare worker or significant other.
Ability to sit or stand for extended periods and work in time-sensitive or stressful situations.
Ability to work indoors for most of the workday in typical home conditions, including fluorescent lighting, HVAC, carpeted or vinyl flooring, and normal household noise.
Must be able to work some weekends.

Nice To Haves

CNA certification; it is not required, and a premium is paid for certification.
Two years of experience in a similar position (desired but not required).
Two years of experience working with the elderly (desired but not required).

Responsibilities

Assist clients with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing, toileting, transferring, feeding, mobility, and positioning; use transfer aids such as Hoyer lifts and gait belts as needed.
Prepare meals and perform light housekeeping and laundry, including washing dishes, cleaning the kitchen, and laundering clothes and bed linens.
Provide grocery shopping, errands, and transportation.
Support clients with dementia or Alzheimer’s disease.
Provide companionship and engage clients in daily activities.
Assist with clients’ pet care, including grooming, feeding, walking, and bathing.
Represent the company positively and foster respect and courtesy toward clients and employees.
Promote the safety and well-being of clients and employees, and help maintain a clean, safe, and orderly environment for clients and their families.
Accurately document services on the day they are provided and submit documentation in a timely manner according to agency policy.
Promptly report changes in a client’s needs or condition and any incidents to a supervisor.
Listen and respond sensitively and promptly to client needs, taking appropriate initiative or referring matters to a supervisor.
Attend and participate in staff development and continuing education; maintain and enhance clinical practice skills.
Perform other duties as assigned to meet client, office, or facility needs.
Follow HIPAA guidelines, company policies and procedures, dress code, and identification badge requirements.
Report to work on time and prepared to perform duties; communicate effectively verbally and in writing; offer assistance or direct people to appropriate resources with follow-through.
Comply with risk management, safety, infection control, TB screening, security, fire safety, and other applicable requirements, including mandatory in-services, certifications, licensure, and competency requirements.
Travel to various client locations throughout the workday or workweek and maintain eligibility to drive on company business.