Caregiver - Boulder and Weld Counties

ACASA Senior Care of Northern Colorado•Longmont, CO

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Providing in-home assistance with non-medical Activities of Daily Living (ADLs) such as personal care, light housekeeping, and basic activities of daily living. This role has a high risk of occupational exposure to blood-borne pathogens.

Requirements

Speaks, reads, and writes English, and is able to communicate effectively.
Possess a high school diploma or equivalent.
Possess state issued Driver's License and auto insurance.
Must pass a criminal background check (Federal, State, Local, DMV, CAPS, DORA, OIG).
Must pass a drug panel including active marijuana use.
Complete agency training or have verified experience in the provision of home care tasks and successful competency testing.
Is able to carry bundles weighing up to 10 pounds including up stairs.
Must be able to stoop and bend repeatedly.
Must be able to travel to prospective Consumer’s place of residence.
Must be able to hear and effectively communicate in English.

Nice To Haves

Speaking additional languages is a plus!
Able to lift, turn and transfer Consumers weighting up to 150 pounds.

Responsibilities

Personal hygiene: bathing, skin care, oral hygiene
Light house cleaning, meal preparation and feeding, companionship, as well as assistance with activities outside the home for clients.
Assist in range of motion exercises and other procedures as instructed.
Assistance in completing activities outside the home, such as shopping or laundry.
Companionship, including but not limited to: social interaction, conversation, emotional reassurance, encouragement of reading, writing, and activities that stimulate the mind.
Provide services spelled out in the service plan and in accordance with the company policies.
Complete service notes after each visit, including services provided.
Reporting environmental concerns or changes in the client status that may impact the safety and security of the client to the company supervisor or manager.
Maintain Consumer confidentiality per HIPAA and Agency policy guidelines, follow Consumer Rights, and all Agency Policies and Procedures.
Follow emergency procedures in the event of any medical or non-medical situations.