Caregiver for Veterans: Immediate Start, Day Shift

Caresense- Harrisburg•Mount Joy/ Elizabethtown, PA

14d

About The Position

At CareSense Home Care we foster quality of life through our quality of care. We are committed to providing best-in-class home care services. We are proudly serving 6 PA county areas of: Dauphin, Cumberland, Perry, Schuykill, Lebanon and parts of Lancaster. Offering non-medical home care services for our Retired and Injured Veterans, staff for these cases should have a passion for our Veteran's in order to provide them with respite care, companionship, In-Home Community Support, homemaking, personal care, transportation to the doctor or grocery, and much more. We need the best team to drive this mission. To join the team apply today!

Requirements

Enjoy working in a one-on-one setting, eager to improve and continuously learn new skills
Ability to perform all essential job functions with or without accommodations
Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation every single day
Validated ability to act in a compassionate and supportive manner
Available to work different shifts, including nights and/or weekends
Prior experience in a healthcare, hospitality, or in-home care environment (minimum of 1 year)
Willingness to enforce health and safety standards
Supportive and compassionate
High School Diploma or equivalent/Experience as a Caregiver
Take pride in providing high quality care
Hoyer Lift Experience (specific to client)

Responsibilities

Provide personal hygiene assistance for elderly patients or those recovering from surgeries, injuries or accidents by attending to their basic needs, such as showering, bathing, dressing and eating
Remind clients to take prescribed medication and assist clients with ambulation
Help with mobility around the house or outside (doctor’s appointments, walks etc.)
Assist with personal care and hygiene, plan and prepare meals and help with physical therapy exercises
Complete client’s shopping or accompany them to successfully do so
Perform housekeeping duties and report any unusual incidents
Act quickly and responsibly in cases of emergency
Offer activities that are essential for daily living by assisting patients with their meals, including serving and other tasks, if necessary