Caregivers, Private Duty (Part-Time)
About The Position
Part-Time: Days and Nights Who Are We: Friendship Village, a premier Life Plan Community located in St. Louis, is looking for qualified individuals to join our team. Great working conditions, wonderful residents, and caring, dedicated staff are just a few benefits of a senior living career with us. If you love providing exceptional resident care and are interested in serving the needs of a growing community of active-minded senior adults, please consider a job in our thriving community. Private Duty you are with just one client in their home or apartment. The hours range anywhere from 4 to 12-hour shifts. When in the home the caregiver may just be companionship, safety oversight, light housekeeping, personal care and other things, depending on the client's needs. Who You Are: We seek a candidate with a strong positive attitude toward customer service to act as a Caregiver for our Private Duty department. This person will have a genuine interest in geriatric care and be able to motivate while maintaining relationships with staff and residents. The right candidate will always strive to do the best job possible, to be creative, and to work towards accomplishing facility goals. Benefits: Friendship Village fosters a workplace where YOU are at the center of what we do! Here's a quick overview of what you can anticipate as a team member at Friendship Village: On-Demand Pay—receive your paycheck when you want it! Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) packages—enjoy more time doing what YOU want! Pet Insurance Career advancement opportunities— we're dedicated to training and promoting from within. 403b with a 50% match up to 4%
Requirements
- Must meet the training requirements following State and Federal laws.
- A minimum of one (1) year of hands-on work experience is preferred. It can include experience in a home care, hospital, or assisted living setting.
- 18 years of age preferred.
- Must be self-directed and can work with little direct supervision.
Responsibilities
- Follows the Patient's Care Plan/Service Plan.
- Provides personal care, including: o Bathing o Back rubs o Oral hygiene o Shampoos o Bed linen changes o Assisting the patient with dressing, undressing, and personal hygiene o Assisting the patient with toileting activities o Keeping the patient's living area clean and orderly, as appropriate
- May prepare a light meal during the visit.
- Assists in feeding the patient, if necessary.
- Provides medication reminders.
- Laundry services may be provided during the visit.
- Reports any change in patient condition immediately to the Client Service Manager/Designee.
Benefits
- On-Demand Pay—receive your paycheck when you want it!
- Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) packages—enjoy more time doing what YOU want!
- Pet Insurance
- Career advancement opportunities— we're dedicated to training and promoting from within.
- 403b with a 50% match up to 4%
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Education Level
No Education Listed
