Caregiver

Namaste Home Health and Hospice•Denver, CO

5d•$15 - $20

About The Position

In-home Caregivers provide nonmedical services and assistance to clients in their homes and communities when advanced age or physical or mental disability prevents them from performing these services independently. The services help clients remain in their residences. Caregivers are expected to support client satisfaction and safety while working with sensitivity, professionalism, and a positive attitude. Services must be provided in a caring and respectful manner in accordance with agency policies, industry standards, state regulations, and the client’s care plan. Care is tailored to each client’s needs, as documented in a functional assessment and care plan developed with input from the client and/or family. Support may range from cueing and prompting to total assistance with activities of daily living and instrumental activities of daily living. Caregivers work scheduled hours, communicate with supervisors, maintain required records, protect confidential health information, and report safety concerns, changes, and incidents.

Requirements

Must be at least 18 years old.
Must be able to provide services according to the client’s care plan.
Excellent customer service and listening skills.
Excellent oral and written communication skills, including the ability to communicate effectively with clients and office staff.
Ability to read and write clear English.
Ability to perform basic mathematics.
Must be able to pass background checks and drug screening.
Current driver’s license.
Valid I-9 Employment Eligibility Verification documents.
Valid vehicle insurance coverage and vehicle registration.

Responsibilities

Provide services to clients according to and within the limits of their care plans.
Assist with ambulation, range of motion, bathing, personal hygiene, dressing, grooming, feeding, exercise, transferring, positioning, toileting, and incontinence care.
Provide medication reminders and monitor vital signs and blood pressure.
Plan, prepare, and serve meals; assist clients in following written special-diet plans as specified in the care plan.
Perform routine housekeeping, including changing bedding, dusting, vacuuming, washing floors, cleaning kitchens and bathrooms, and laundry. Household tasks must not exceed 20% of shift time unless the client has a Housekeeping Authorization.
Provide companionship through social interaction, conversation, emotional reassurance, and encouragement of mentally stimulating activities.
Provide respite care for families in accordance with care plans.
Assist with essential shopping and errands, including handling client money when authorized and in accordance with agency policy and supervision requirements.
Escort clients to medical facilities, errands, shopping, and outings as specified in the care plan.
Assist clients with communication, including writing or typing correspondence and researching information.
Participate on the Care Team by providing input and suggestions.
Notify the agency when unable to work a scheduled assignment, with 24-hour notification required.
Follow written care plans, scheduled hours established by the Supervisor, and applicable policies, procedures, and practices.
Monitor supplies and resources and carry out duties assigned by the Supervisor.
Observe clients and their environments and promptly report unsafe conditions, behavioral, physical or cognitive changes, changes in living arrangements, and incidents or accidents to the Supervisor.
Complete and maintain records of daily activities, observations, and direct service hours, and submit written documentation to the office as required.
Attend orientation, in-service training sessions, and staff meetings.
Maintain constructive and cooperative working relationships; communicate regularly with supervisors and coworkers; and make decisions and solve problems.
Maintain client confidentiality and respect client rights.
Detect, report, and help prevent abuse and neglect.
Arrive on time for scheduled shifts and perform other duties as required.