Companions in Carmel, IN and surrounding area

Senior Living Communities Careers•Carmel, IN

27d•Onsite

About The Position

Live Long Well Care of Carmel, Indiana is hiring full-time and part-time afternoon/evening caregivers, with day, night, and weekend positions also available. Caregivers provide personal care and companionship to seniors in clients’ homes across various locations within a 30-mile radius of the branch. CNA certification is not required; certified CNAs may receive a premium. Some weekend availability is required. The role reports to the Client Services Manager (CSM) and/or a designated supervisor and is also synonymous with Companion, Housekeeper, Homemaker, and Chore Worker positions. The position involves assisting clients with activities of daily living, meal preparation, light housekeeping, laundry, errands, transportation, dementia and Alzheimer’s care, companionship, and pet care. Caregivers document services, report changes in clients’ needs or condition, and support a safe, respectful, and orderly home environment. Work is performed primarily in clients’ homes, with travel between client locations during the workday or week. Applicants must have a high school diploma or GED, a valid driver’s license, proof of insurance, a satisfactory driving record, and an up-to-date Android or iPhone smartphone. Two years of similar experience and experience working with older adults are desired but not required. Candidates must complete competency testing and comply with company policies, including HIPAA, safety, infection-control, documentation, and continuing-education requirements.

Requirements

High school graduation or GED.
Successfully complete a training program if required by state regulation or contract.
Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English fluently.
Ability to work with minimal or close supervision.
Professional conduct and a high level of confidentiality.
Pass competency testing at hire and ongoing, including topics such as meal preparation, housekeeping, infection control, home safety, emergency response, transportation, and pet care.
Have an up-to-date Android or iPhone smartphone for electronic time and attendance, care tasks, and communications.
Current listing on the state Aide Registry with no substantial finding, where applicable.
Valid driver’s license and proof of insurance; eligibility to drive on company business and a satisfactory driving record are required.
Provide a reliable means of transportation and commute to clients’ locations.
Ability to perform job-related physical duties that may include lifting, standing, bending, transferring, stooping, stretching, walking, pushing, and pulling, and to provide partial or complete assistance with non-personal activities of daily living without another healthcare worker or significant other.
Ability to work in time-sensitive or stressful situations and to sit or stand for extended periods.
Must be able to work some weekends.
Drivers must meet the stated driving criteria: valid, unexpired license; no denied or revoked license in the prior three years; no suspended license or two or more suspensions in the prior three years; fewer than two at-fault accidents in three years; fewer than three moving violations in five years; and no listed serious violations within five years, including DUI, DWI, speeding more than 25 mph over the limit, reckless or careless driving, or vehicular homicide or manslaughter.
Drivers should be ages 21–70, or, if older than 70, have a signed physician statement.

Nice To Haves

CNA certification; certification is not required, and certified CNAs are paid a premium.
Two years of experience in a similar position.
Two years of experience working with older adults.

Responsibilities

Assist clients with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing, toileting, transferring, feeding, mobility, and positioning.
Use transfer aids such as Hoyer lifts and gait belts when assisting clients.
Prepare meals and perform light housekeeping and laundry, including washing dishes, cleaning the kitchen, and laundering clothing and bed linens.
Provide grocery shopping, errands, and transportation.
Work with clients who have dementia or Alzheimer’s disease.
Provide companionship and engage clients in daily activities.
Assist with pet grooming, feeding, walking, bathing, and other pet-care needs.
Represent the company positively and foster respect and courtesy toward clients and coworkers.
Promote the safety and well-being of clients and employees and maintain a clean, safe, and orderly environment for clients and families.
Accurately document services on the day they are provided and submit documentation in a timely manner.
Report changes in clients’ needs or condition and incidents to a supervisor promptly.
Respond sensitively and promptly to clients’ needs, using initiative when appropriate or referring concerns to a supervisor.
Attend and participate in staff development and continuing education, maintain and enhance clinical practice skills, and complete mandatory in-services, certifications, licensure, and competencies.
Perform other duties as assigned to meet client, office, or facility needs.
Arrive on time and prepared for work; follow the dress code and wear the company name badge visibly.
Follow company policies and procedures, HIPAA guidelines, and requirements related to risk management, safety, infection control, TB screening, security, and fire safety, as applicable.
Offer assistance or direct people to appropriate resources and follow through as needed.
Commute to and provide services at various client locations throughout the workday or week.