Caregiver - Lifespan Companion Care (Indianapolis)

CarDon & Associates • Indianapolis, IN

9h

About The Position

Lifespan Companion Care is now hiring Caregivers in the Indianapolis area! Job Summary: Provide supportive and personal services for the clients with consideration of dignity and privacy. Provide personal care and hygiene, meal preparation, light housekeeping, ambulation/transfer, and transportation assistance to clients.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited High School or equivalent preferred.
• Ability to read, write and follow directions.
• Must meet agency personal care attendant training requirements.
• Work positively and favorably with patients, families, and staff.
• Demonstrate compassion, responsibility, and a cheerful attitude.
• No findings on the nurse aide registry or Medicare exclusion list relating to client abuse, neglect, or misappropriation of client property.
• Physical stamina to lift patients, stand and model exercises.
• Ability to use muscles to lift, push, pull, or carry heavy objects.
• Must be able to lift, transfer, and assist patients.
• Regularly required to sit, talk, hear, and use fingers to operate a telephone.
• MAINTAINS GOOD ATTENDANCE AND ATTENDS MANDATORY INSERVICE TRAINING MEETINGS.
• IS ABLE TO WORK OVERTIME, EVENINGS, AND WEEKENDS OCCASIONALLY TO DELIVER DEPARTMENT SERVICES.
• HAS SUFFICIENT HEARING TO HEAR THE CONVERSATIONAL VOICE AND ADEQUATE NEAR AND FAR VISION TO ASSIST RESIDENTS.

Responsibilities

• Follow the instructions of the Agency Manager in providing care.
• Provide assistance with hygiene such as bathing, oral care, and dressing.
• Perform and record accurate measurements (e.g., intake/output as instructed in the service plans).
• Observe and report any safety hazards found in the client's home or any significant observations regarding the client.
• Report patient complaints to the office staff
• Maintain patient confidentiality and adhere to the agency Policy and Procedure manual.
• Possess the ability to follow written and oral instructions.
• Report abnormal findings in client's conditions as observed and per the client's service plan.
• Perform the following task when instructed by the Agency Manager: Documentation of environmental situations and client behaviors
• Ambulation, positioning, and turning.
• Transportation
• Personal hygiene and elimination
• Meal Preparation
• Socialization
• Self-Care
• Teaching reinforcement that has been planned by the family and Agency Manager.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees