Caregiver - Cross Lanes

A Special Touch In Home Care•Cross Lanes, WV

20h•Onsite

About The Position

A Special Touch In Home Care is seeking a compassionate caregiver for an immediate opening in the Cross Lanes, WV area. The company is a locally owned and operated provider of individualized care for elderly and disabled residents in the Kanawha Valley and surrounding regions. Rooted in Appalachian values and a background in the medical industry, A Special Touch is dedicated to enabling patients to remain in their homes, offering quality care and companionship to enhance their lives, maximize independence, and preserve dignity. The ideal candidate will possess a can-do attitude, a friendly demeanor, and the capability to offer diverse support to clients.

Requirements

Enjoy working in a one-on-one setting, eager to improve and continuously learn new skills
Ability to perform all essential job functions with or without accommodations
Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation
Validated ability to act in a compassionate and supportive manner
Willingness to enforce health and safety standards
Supportive and compassionate
Take pride in providing high quality care

Responsibilities

Provide personal hygiene assistance for elderly patients or those recovering from surgeries, injuries or accidents by attending to their basic needs, such as showering, bathing, dressing and eating
Remind clients to take prescribed medication
Help with mobility around the house or outside (doctor’s appointments, walks etc.)
Assist with personal care and hygiene
Plan and prepare meals
Complete client’s shopping or accompany them to successfully do so
Perform housekeeping duties
Report any unusual incidents and act quickly and responsibly in cases of emergency
Offer activities that are essential for daily living by assisting patients with their meals, including serving and other tasks, if necessary

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