Caregiver

Garden Spot Village•New Holland, PA

19d•Onsite

About The Position

As a Caregiver with Garden Spot Village at Home, you help clients in their homes with personal care, daily routines, and household tasks specified in their care plans. Through practical assistance and compassionate interaction, you support clients’ safety, independence, and comfort. The role involves following established policies and Residents’ Rights, maintaining professional caregiving standards, reporting unusual observations or unsafe conditions, and attending relevant training. The position is full-time, with general hours from 7 a.m. or 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. and rotating weekends.

Requirements

Valid driver’s license.
No experience is necessary; training will be provided by the agency.
Current CPR and First Aid certification, or willingness to obtain certification after hire.
Commitment to customer service and teamwork.
Ability to understand and identify with the Mission Statement and philosophy of Garden Spot Village At Home.
Maintain a cheerful and positive attitude.
Availability may include weekends, evenings, and holidays.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or GED preferred.

Responsibilities

Comply with established policies, procedures, standards, and the Compliance Program/Code of Conduct.
Follow Residents’ Rights policies at all times.
Maintain a positive attitude and uphold standards of good caregiving practice.
Assist clients in a manner that supports their safety, comfort, and independence.
Report unusual observations or conditions to the Coordinator of GSV At Home or Assistant Coordinator/Scheduler.
Practice safety for yourself and clients and report unsafe conditions.
Follow the established care plan for each assigned client.
Assist, as contracted, with clients’ personal possessions, home environment, meal preparation and feeding, appointment scheduling and reminders, and other services listed in the care plan.
Provide contracted personal care, including assistance with bathing, continence care, oral hygiene, hair grooming, dressing, shaving, and nail care.
Demonstrate dependability and punctuality by working as scheduled.
Attend relevant in-services and training sessions.
Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
Answer the telephone and assist clients with calls.
Treat clients, family members, and peers with dignity and respect.