Home Based Caregivers

WESLEY COMMONS • Greenwood, SC

5d • Onsite

About The Position

The Home Based Care Provider will provide continual care and assistance to the residents of Wesley Commons maintaining a home-like, comfortable, safe and secure environment through assistance, Medication Management or Clinic Services. These duties include, but are not limited to: Assisting residents with activities of daily living including meal set up, transferring, cueing, bathing, dressing Daily hygiene needs including mouth care and care of the teeth or dentures Personal grooming needs such as combing hair, inserting hearing aids, changing hearing aid batteries and glasses

Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent
• Maintains Red Cross CPR and First Aid Certification.
• Must keep resident information confidential including diagnosis and medical history.
• Must be able to properly handle body fluids.
• Demonstrates verbal, non-verbal, and written and skills necessary for effective communication.
• Demonstrates computer skills necessary to complete annual computer training modules.
• Able to handle various emotions associated with residents and their families.
• Evidence of professional manner and conduct.
• Optimal physical and emotional health.
• Adequate speech and hearing to communicate effectively with residents, families and staff.
• Near and far visual acuity, sense of smell.
• Able to frequently lift up 50 pounds and on occasion handle 75 pounds or more.
• Able to walk and stand for extended periods of time.
• Able to bend and squat.
• Demonstrates ability to establish and maintain positive and productive working relationships with staff, co-workers, residents, families and volunteers.

Responsibilities

• Assisting residents with activities of daily living including meal set up, transferring, cueing, bathing, dressing
• Daily hygiene needs including mouth care and care of the teeth or dentures
• Personal grooming needs such as combing hair, inserting hearing aids, changing hearing aid batteries and glasses

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed