Caregiver PT

Lutheran Senior Services•Saint Louis, MO

6d•$15 - $23

About The Position

Introduction At EverTrue, team members at all levels find their calling in our mission of Older Adults Living Life to the Fullest . In this work environment, all team members are part of a community and appreciated by the people they work with – residents and coworkers – every day. Summary Responsible for providing personal care services according to written directions prepared by Private Duty Client Care Coordinator.

Requirements

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
Previous experience working with the elderly preferred
Must have 6 months experience in Private Duty or in long-term care
Good verbal and written communication skills
Ability to follow instructions
Must have reliable transportation and a willingness to travel to and work at clients’ homes and/or EverTrue Communities within the St. Louis County, St. Louis City, and St. Charles County geographical areas (if working in Missouri); or Madison County, Monroe County and St. Clair Country geographical areas (if working in Illinois)

Responsibilities

Assists in activities of daily living (personal hygiene, eating, dressing, bathing, toileting, exercise and ambulation)
Provides household duties such as bed making, personal laundry, ironing and light housekeeping
Provides meal preparation based on client’s needs
Communicates changes in physical or emotional status of client to Private Duty RN or office staff
May accompany client to doctor appointments; may do shopping or run errands
May remind client to take medications
Communicates with private duty office staff regarding schedule of availability
Completes all necessary paperwork and submits according to company policy
Documents all tasks performed in client’s home on appropriate paperwork