Caregiver - Lifespan Companion Care (Indianapolis)
About The Position
LifeSpan is seeking a compassionate Caregiver to provide personalized care that supports clients’ quality of life, safety, comfort, dignity, independence, and well-being. The role includes assisting with daily living activities, observing and documenting vital signs, following infection-control procedures, and responding promptly to changes in client needs. Caregivers may also help clients with appointments, meals, household organization, and other practical needs. The position requires good attendance, mandatory in-service training, and occasional overtime, evening, and weekend availability. LifeSpan describes opportunities for professional development and advancement, including tuition assistance, educational resources through CarDon University, and its Leadership Acceleration Path. The posting also mentions weekly or daily pay, paid time off, mileage, and benefits for full-time caregivers.
Requirements
- Must be at least 18 years old.
- Must have a valid driver’s license and provide proof of auto insurance.
- Familiarity with infection-control standards and procedures.
- Basic computer literacy for documenting care and communicating effectively.
- Ability to work occasional overtime, evenings, and weekends.
- Sufficient hearing to hear conversational voice 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, skin care, cosmetics, and dressing.
- Assist clients with mobility, transfers, ambulation, proper body mechanics, and use of assistive devices.
- Help clients with toileting, including use of a bedpan, bedside commode, or toilet; incontinence care; and emptying urine collection and colostomy bags.
- Safely transport clients to and from appointments as needed.
- Assist clients with feeding and provide water.
- Assist with meal planning, meal preparation, and cleanup.
- Maintain neatness and cleanliness in clients’ homes, including organizing 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.
- Monitor and document vital signs and observe clients for changes in behavior or condition.
- Immediately report unusual occurrences, significant changes in client behavior or condition, sad or angry behavior, decreased social interaction, and client complaints to the Supervisor.
- Maintain good attendance and attend mandatory in-service training meetings.
Benefits
- Paid orientation
- Mileage
- Paid time off (PTO)
- Health benefits for full-time caregivers
- Weekly pay, with a daily-pay option
- Pet insurance
- Tuition assistance
- Access to educational videos and learning opportunities through CarDon University
- Leadership development through the Leadership Acceleration Path
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
