Home Care Caregivers in Tega Cay, SC and surrounding area

Senior Living Communities Careers•Fort Mill, SC

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Live Long Well Care of Tega Cay, SC is seeking Full Time, Part Time, and PRN CNA/Caregiver/Home Health Aides to provide personal care for seniors. Day & Night Positions are available as well as weekends. CNA certification is not required but is a plus and paid a premium. A valid Driver's License and clean driving record are mandatory. Services will be provided to various clients within a 30-mile radius of the branch. An up-to-date smartphone is required for electronic viewing and capture of Time and Attendance, Care Tasks, and Communication. Live Long Well Care offers exciting and rewarding career opportunities, helping clients maintain independence in their homes, and provides an enriching work environment.

Requirements

Must be able to work some weekends.
Must have a valid Driver's License and clean driving record.
High school graduation or GED required.
Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English fluently
Ability to work with minimal or close supervision.
Must conduct all business in a professional manner and with a high level of confidentiality.
Must pass competency testing on hire and ongoing for the basics of, but not limited to: Meal preparation, housekeeping, infection control, safety in the home, proper handling of emergencies, transportation, pet walking and care.
Must have an updated Android or iPhone smartphone device
Current listing with no substantial finding on state Aide Registry, as state appropriate, if applicable
Must have a valid driver’s license with proof of insurance
Eligibility to drive on company business and a satisfactory driving record required.
Drivers should be in the age bracket of 21-70 or, if over 70, with a signed physician Statement.
License must be valid (no expired licenses)
Denied or Revoked License in the last 3 years is unacceptable.
Any Suspended Licenses OR two or more suspensions in the last 3 years is unacceptable.
Two or more at-fault accidents within 3 years is unacceptable.
Three or more moving violations within the last 5 years is unacceptable.
Any of the following violations (or similar violations) within the last 5 years are unacceptable: DUI; DWI; Speeding in excess of 25 mph; reckless or careless driving; vehicular homicide, manslaughter, etc.

Nice To Haves

CNA certification is not required, but can be a plus and is paid a premium!
Two years’ experience in a similar position desired but not required.
Two years’ experience working with the elderly desired but not required.

Responsibilities

Assisting with ADLs (Activities of Daily Living): Bathing, Dressing, Toileting, Transferring, Feeding.
Mobility Assistance including using transfer aids (Hoyer lifts, gait belts, etc.)
Transferring & Positioning
Meal Preparation & Cooking
Light Housekeeping & Laundry (to include washing dishes, cleaning the kitchen after meals, laundering clothes, bed linens, and performing other housekeeping activities normally done daily or weekly).
Grocery Shopping/Errands/Transportation
Working with Dementia/Alzheimer’s Clients
Provides companionship for the patient/client while engaging in daily activities with clients
Pet services (to include assisting clients with grooming, feeding, walking, bathing, etc.)
Represents the company positively while creating an environment that fosters respect and courtesy for clients and other employees.
Works within the company programs to promote safety and the well-being of all clients and employees.
Provide general assistance and care to patients/clients to provide for a clean, safe, and orderly environment for the patient/client and family.
Accurately and thoroughly document services provided in accordance with agency policy on day services are rendered, submitted in a timely manner.
Immediately reports any changes in patient/client’s needs, condition, or incidents to the supervisor in a timely manner.
Listens and responds to patient/client’s needs in a sensitive and timely manner either through own initiative as appropriate, or by referral to the supervisor.
Attends, participates in internal staff development programs, and obtains continuing education as required by Company policy and regulation.
Maintains and enhances clinical practice skills.
Performs other duties as assigned in response to patient/client, office and/or facility needs.
Adhere to HIPAA guidelines.
Reports for work on time prepared to assume duties.
Offers assistance as needed or directs individual to appropriate resources with proper follow through.
Complies timely with all requirements related to risk management, safety, infection control, TB screening, security, and fire, as appropriate.
Provides a safe environment for clients, employees, and others.
Assumes responsibility for all mandatory in-services, certification, and/or licensure, competencies, etc.