Home Care Aide and Companion

Givens Communities Careers•Charlotte, NC

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Givens Aldersgate, a nonprofit life plan community in Charlotte NC, works to help its independent living residents who want to age with choices and remain in their home, where they’re most comfortable. As an In-Home Aide and Companion, you’ll have the opportunity to get to know your clients one-on-one, helping them live a healthy, happy and safe life at home. We’re looking for PRN In-Home Aides and Companions (less than 20hrs per week) to float -7a-3p, 3p -11p or 7p – 7a with weekend shifts required.

Requirements

Must be at least 21 years of age
Active CPR certificate or willingness to obtain with six months of joining the team

Nice To Haves

High School or GED equivalent is preferred
Experience in home care, home health, geriatrics or LTC (Preferred)
Ability to travel frequently, with an active driver's license

Responsibilities

Offer companionship by joining clients on walks or accompanying them on visits
Assist and perform tasks delegated by Campus and Home Care nurses to support clients with their ADLs and IADLs
Assist Home Care clients with activities such as shopping, transportation to appointments and daily tasks that do not require extensive "hands on" care
Support clients with household management tasks, such as caring for their pets, closet organization, light housekeeping, etc.
Communicate changes in a resident’s condition to the nurse on duty
Maintain chart documentation, and utilize applicable software to do so
Always practice safety and infection control methods
Maintain confidentiality and privacy of any PHI per HIPAA requirements
Participate in ongoing education and training
Perform any other duties and/or tasks that may be assigned on an as-needed basis by an authorized supervisor