Caregiver - Lifespan Companion Care (Fishers)

Cardon & Associates • Indianapolis, IN

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About The Position

LifeSpan is seeking a Caregiver to provide compassionate, personalized care that enhances clients’ quality of life. The role supports clients with daily living activities while maintaining their safety, comfort, privacy, and dignity. Caregivers observe and document client needs and changes, follow infection-control procedures, and respond promptly to changing conditions. The position also involves helping clients maintain independence and well-being in their homes and during appointments.

Requirements

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license and provide 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 to deliver department services.
• Sufficient hearing to hear the conversational voice and adequate near and far vision to assist residents.

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience 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, applying cosmetics, and dressing.
• Assist with mobility, using proper body mechanics and helping with transfers, ambulation, and assistive devices.
• Assist 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 them with water.
• Assist with meal planning, preparation, and cleanup.
• Help maintain neatness and cleanliness in clients’ homes by organizing rooms, kitchens, closets, wardrobes, and tables.
• Clean wheelchairs and safety equipment as needed.
• Assist clients with self-administering medications, correspondence, and bill paying.
• Follow infection-control procedures and safety rules while performing duties.
• Treat clients compassionately and respect their privacy and dignity.
• Immediately report unusual occurrences, significant changes in client behavior or condition, sad or angry behavior, decreased social interaction, and client complaints to a Supervisor.
• Maintain good attendance and attend mandatory in-service training meetings.

Benefits

• Paid mileage.
• Weekly pay, with daily pay also available.
• Paid time off.
• Comprehensive benefits package, including pet insurance.
• Tuition assistance.
• Access to CarDon University educational videos and skill-building opportunities.
• Opportunities for career advancement and leadership development through the Leadership Acceleration Path (LeAP).

What This Job Offers

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