Caregiver - Lifespan Companion Care (Greenwood)

Cardon & Associates • Indianapolis, IN

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About The Position

LifeSpan Companion Care is seeking a Caregiver in Greenwood to provide compassionate, personalized care that supports clients’ safety, comfort, dignity, independence, and well-being. The role focuses on assisting clients with daily living activities, observing and documenting their needs, following infection-control and safety procedures, and promptly communicating changes or concerns to a supervisor. Caregivers may also transport clients, help with meals and household organization, and assist clients with self-administering medication and with correspondence and bill paying.

LifeSpan describes opportunities for career development and advancement, including tuition assistance, educational videos through CarDon University, and its Leadership Acceleration Path. The posting also mentions paid orientation, weekly or optional daily pay, mileage, and PTO and health benefits for full-time employees.

Requirements

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Valid driver’s license and proof of auto insurance.
• Familiarity with infection-control standards and procedures.
• Basic computer literacy to document care and communicate effectively.
• Must be able to work overtime, evenings, and weekends occasionally.
• Sufficient hearing to hear conversational speech and adequate near and far vision to assist residents.

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience working as a caregiver or in a healthcare setting.
• Additional training in specialized care areas such as dementia or palliative care.
• Experience with electronic health record (EHR) systems.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist clients with personal care, including bathing, oral hygiene, hair care, shaving, hand and foot care, intact-skin care, application of cosmetics, and dressing.
• Assist with mobility using proper body mechanics, transfers, ambulation, and assistive devices.
• Assist clients with toileting, including use of a bedpan, bedside commode, or toilet; incontinence care; and emptying urine collection and colostomy bags.
• Transport clients safely and efficiently to and from appointments as needed.
• Assist clients with feeding and provide water.
• Assist with meal planning, meal preparation, and cleanup.
• Help keep clients’ homes neat and organized, including rooms, kitchens, closets, wardrobes, and tables.
• Clean wheelchairs and safety equipment as needed.
• Assist clients to self-administer medications and help with correspondence and bill paying.
• Follow infection-control procedures and safety rules.
• Treat clients compassionately and respect their privacy and dignity.
• Immediately report unusual occurrences, significant changes in client behavior or condition, changes in social interaction, and client complaints to a supervisor.
• Maintain good attendance and attend mandatory in-service training meetings.

Benefits

• Paid orientation.
• Mileage.
• Paid time off for full-time employees.
• Health benefits for full-time employees.
• Weekly pay, with daily pay also available.
• Pet insurance.
• Tuition assistance.
• Access to educational videos and learning opportunities through CarDon University.
• Opportunities for career advancement and leadership development.

What This Job Offers

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