Caregiver (Siloam Springs, AR)

Visiting Angels•Siloam Springs, AR

About The Position

Visiting Angels of Northwest Arkansas is seeking a compassionate Caregiver to provide respectful, dignified care to seniors in clients’ homes. The role supports clients with personal care, household tasks, transportation, meals, mobility, and companionship, while following each client’s Home Plan of Care. Caregivers serve clients across the local area and may travel to multiple locations during the workday. The position offers part-time shifts in 8-, 10-, and 12-hour formats, as well as short shifts. The organization offers continuing education, including opportunities to develop skills in dementia and Alzheimer’s care. Pay is $13.00–$16.00 per hour.

Requirements

Must be at least 18 years old.
Demonstrate a sympathetic, positive attitude when caring for others.
Ability to report regularly and predictably to multiple locations each day.
Ability to listen and communicate clearly, fluently, and diplomatically, orally and in writing.
Ability to remain flexible, resilient, and calm and maintain a sense of humor in all situations.
Maintain a well-groomed appearance that reflects the professional image of the business.
Ability to generate goodwill for the agency with clients, family members, and referral sources.
Demonstrate a strong commitment to client service excellence.
Possess and maintain current TB testing.
Be legally authorized to work in the United States.
Meet physical demands that include sitting, standing, bending, reaching, stretching, stooping, walking, climbing stairs, and moving during working hours.
Be able to lift up to 50 pounds.
Be able to see and hear, or use prosthetics that enable these senses to function adequately for the position.
Be able to maintain verbal and written communication with coworkers, leadership, supervisors, clients, family members, vendors, and other business associates.
Successfully complete and maintain compliance with applicable licensing, certification, continuing education, background testing, drug and alcohol testing, OIG, and health assessment requirements under law or employer policy.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience in private duty home care.

Responsibilities

Understand, perform, and follow the information and precautions in each client’s Home Plan of Care.
Assist clients with personal care, including bathing, skin care, hair and nail care, dressing, feeding, oral hygiene, shaving, grooming, and bedtime preparation.
Help clients use the bathroom, urinals, or bedpans, and keep incontinent clients clean and dry.
Assist clients with self-administration of medications and personal communication, as needed.
Provide transportation in accordance with the plan of care.
Assist with meal planning, grocery shopping, and meal preparation.
Do clients’ laundry and change bed linens.
Keep records of client progress and services provided, and report changes in client condition to a manager or supervisor.
Report client and employee incidents or accidents to a supervisor immediately.
Assist clients with exercise, walking, and transfers, using proper body mechanics.
Maintain a safe environment by addressing spills and other immediate hazards, and report observed safety hazards to a supervisor the same day.
Interact respectfully and compassionately with clients while protecting their privacy and property.
Maintain client confidentiality and respond promptly to client requests.
Communicate effectively with team members and maintain proper handwashing techniques.
Participate in required in-service training.
Seek assistance from a supervisor or others when needed, follow instructions reliably, and maintain regular attendance.
Accept and fulfill agency assignments using sound judgment.
Perform other related duties as deemed appropriate by management.