In Home Caregiver

Homewatch CareGivers•Garland, TX

17h•Onsite

About The Position

Homewatch CareGivers offers comprehensive home care services and believes that exceptional training leads to a more rewarding experience for caregivers and better care for clients. Homewatch CareGivers is a premier provider of in-home care services for people of all ages, including seniors, children, veterans, the chronically ill, and those recovering from medical procedures. Our care philosophy is based on finding interesting, innovative ways to empower clients and help them feel engaged and respected. We start by ensuring our caregivers and office staff are confident and empowered. Our Homewatch CareGivers University is a professionally-developed training platform designed to provide the tools and resources needed to make the most of time with clients and gain the most satisfaction from the job. It includes online accredited courses to help meet training requirements for caregiver certification and licensure. This is an opportunity to feel great about your job and its impact on others. Join our growing team and help bring our unique care philosophy to life!

Requirements

Minimum of 1 year caregiving experience
Excellent knowledge of emergency response and first aid (CPR)
Knowledge of housekeeping activities and cooking with attention to dietary constraints
Knowledge of personal care needs to include bathing, grooming, toileting, dressing, hygiene
Willingness to adhere to health and safety standards
Respectful and compassionate
Good time management skills
Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills
Strong work ethic
Physical Endurance
High school diploma or equivalent

Responsibilities

Assisting with personal care: bathing, grooming, dressing, toileting, hygiene
Basic food preparation: preparing meals, cooking, grocery shopping
General health care: overseeing medication and prescription usage, doctor appointments, medication reminders, and exercise
Mobility assistance: help with ambulation and transferring to include getting in and out of a wheelchair, car, or shower, etc.
Personal supervision: providing constant companionship and general supervision.
Transportation: driving to and from appointments, running errands, and help getting in and out of wheelchair-accessible vehicle.
Emotional support: being a stable companion and supporter in all matters personal, health-related, and emotional.
Care for the elderly: caring for someone with Alzheimer’s disease or other types of Dementia, and other medical diagnoses while also relaying information from a doctor to family members.
Back-up care (or respite) services: providing other family or professional caregivers a break from daily responsibilities
Home organization: help with organizing, packing, cleaning for a trip; light housekeeping, and laundry
Health monitoring: following a care plan and noticing any changes in the individual’s health; recording and reporting any differences.