Green County Caregiver - Awc Ms

All Ways Caring HomeCare•Lucedale, MS

40d•$12 - $14

About The Position

All Ways Caring HomeCare – Caregiver - George County Thank you for reviewing our In-Home Caregiver position at All Ways Caring HomeCare. As a caregiver, you will play a crucial role in helping us provide compassionate care to our clients in the comfort of their homes. At All Ways Caring HomeCare, our difference is our people and we make that a priority. We want our entire staff to feel awesome about their job every day. Why Choose All Ways Caring HomeCare? Paid Travel Time Great Company Culture Competitive Pay Employee Benefits; including Medical, Dental and Vision insurance 401K Daily Pay Option Available Career Growth Opportunities - Up to $500 towards CNA certification Flexible Hours - At least 25 hours/week available Work close to Home The PCA will provide various personal caregiving services in accordance with an established plan of care. They will also provide for the personal needs and comfort of people in their own homes.

Requirements

Must be 18 years of age or older.
Must be a high school graduate, have a GED, or demonstrate the ability to read the written personal care services assignment and write adequately to complete required forms and reports of visits.
Must demonstrate the ability to work well with aged and disabled individuals who have limitedfunctioning capacity;
Ability to communicate both verbal and written.
Capable of working responsibly with confidential information.
Must be able to work independently.
Must maintain current and active first aid and CPR certification;
Be physically able to perform the job tasks required and assurance that communicable diseases of major public health concern are not present, as verified by a physician;
Have interest in and empathy for, people who are ill, elderly, or disabled;
Be emotionally mature and able to respond to participants and situations in a responsible manner;
Have good communication and interpersonal skills and the ability to deal effectively, assertively, and cooperatively with a variety of people;
Must not have been convicted of a crime substantially related to the dependent population or any violent crime;
Must be able to recognize the signs of abuse, neglect and/or exploitation and the procedures to follow as required in the Vulnerable Adult Act; and
Must have knowledge of how to prevent burns, falls, fires; and emergency numbers to contact emergency personnel if required.

Responsibilities

Personal care needs
Mouth and denture care
Shaving
Finger and toe nail care (no cutting)
Grooming hair- shampooing, combing, oiling
Bathing or bed bath-shower or tub (partial or complete)
Helps with dressing
Helps with toileting-bed pan, commode/chair, or urinal (emptying and cleaning)
Reminds waiver participant to take medication
Helps with eating and feeding if needed
Transferring or changing the waiver participant’s body position
Helps in ambulation
Provide companionship
Assures that rooms are clean and in order
Prepares shopping lists
Purchases and stores groceries
Prepares and serves meals
Laundering, ironing, sweeping, mopping, and dusting
Run errands
Providing assistance/supervision during community outings
Cleans and operates equipment in the home such as the vacuum cleaner, stove, refrigerator, washer, dryer, and small appliances
Changes linen and makes the bed
Cleans the kitchen, including washing dishes, pots, and pans
Provide compassionate companionship to patients
Other duties as assigned