Hospice Caregiver
Consumer Direct Care Network•Kenosha, WI
•Onsite
About The Position
Provide compassionate, reliable support to an individual receiving hospice care in their home. Help the individual maintain comfort, dignity, and independence through personal care, household assistance, errands, companionship, and emotional support. The member or their managing party is the legal employer and has sole authority to hire or dismiss the Direct Care Worker; Consumer Direct Care Network assists with recruiting.
Requirements
- Pass a background check prior to hire.
- Have a valid driver's license, vehicle insurance, and reliable transportation for errands.
- Be authorized to work in the United States.
- Be compassionate, reliable, and dependable; patient and understanding with a high degree of empathy; and a strong communicator able to build positive relationships.
- Be comfortable providing personal care assistance.
- Be able to perform heavy lifting and transfers when necessary.
- Be committed to providing respectful, person-centered care.
Nice To Haves
- Two years of experience in CNA, in-home care, adult care, assisted living, or a related field is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Assist with transfers to and from bed and wheelchair.
- Provide sponge baths or assist with in-shower bathing.
- Assist with dressing and grooming.
- Provide toileting assistance.
- Prepare meals and assist with feeding as needed.
- Assist with range of motion (ROM) exercises.
- Perform light housekeeping and laundry.
- Run errands and complete community-based tasks for the client.
- Provide companionship and emotional support.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
