Caregiver – Care Companions

Unity Hospice•Green Bay, WI

11h•$17 - $26•Hybrid

About The Position

The Care Companion Caregiver is responsible for client satisfaction by assisting them with activities of daily living, providing companionship, and performing light housekeeping duties. The caregiver also helps with simple meal preparation, socialization, and client transport.

Requirements

High School diploma or GED or equivalent combination of education and work experience
Valid driver’s license, auto insurance and access to a reliable vehicle
Ability to operate computers, telephones, and other office equipment
Ability to communicate both verbally and in writing
Ability to sit for prolonged periods of time as required by position
Ability to walk, bend, and lift up to 35 pounds on occasion
Ability to organize and prioritize tasks

Nice To Haves

Previous caregiving, homemaking or personal care work
CNA or Personal Care Worker experience

Responsibilities

Assisting clients with activities of daily living
Providing companionship
Performing light housekeeping duties
Simple meal preparation
Socialization
Client transport
Follow client and Care Companions directions
Be on time to visits and complete tasks as scheduled
Work effectively, efficiently, and cooperatively with others
Complete all training and pre-employment background checks within required deadlines
Maintain confidentiality about clients, families, caregivers, support staff, donors, and organizational intellectual property
Use proper body mechanics and standard precautions
Be flexible in time and task to meet organizational needs
Perform services/support in the following areas: Activities of Daily Living/Personal Cares, Housekeeping Services/laundry, Homemaker services/Meal preparation, Socialization/companionship, Errands/provide incidental transportation
Maintain required competencies and skills
Report changes in client conditions or family situation immediately to the appropriate individual(s)
Consistently and concisely document activity according to Care Companions' protocols and Standards
Comply with all applicable local, State, and Federal laws and regulations as well as policies and procedures of Unity
Satisfy mandatory training requirements regarding local, state, and federal regulations and/or Unity’s policies and procedures
Promote and maintain confidentiality
Maintain personal and professional boundaries
Maintain regular and reliable attendance
Perform other job-related duties as assigned