In-Home Care Giver - As Needed

Friendship Village of Dublin•Dublin, OH

13h

About The Position

Friendship Village of Dublin is seeking in-home caregivers to provide care to residents, including short shifts of 1–3 hours, with the option to pick up multiple shifts per day or longer shifts when available. First- and second-shift opportunities are available. Care is provided in residents’ apartments in a 1:1 setting within the community. Scheduling is flexible, with a six-week schedule, and the organization offers full-time and part-time hours, including as-needed work. The role supports residents’ well-being and independence through personal care, household assistance, companionship, documentation, observation, and communication with the care team. Caregivers are expected to follow established service, safety, health, confidentiality, and resident-rights procedures and to maintain a positive, courteous attitude toward residents, coworkers, and guests.

Requirements

Experienced in-home caregiver.
Willingness to drive to surrounding areas in the Columbus area, including within the outer belt.
Ability to work short shifts of 1–3 hours, with the option to pick up multiple shifts per day.
Flexibility to pick up longer shifts when available.
Desire to make a difference.
Willingness to grow.
High school diploma or equivalent preferred.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or equivalent.

Responsibilities

Show love, care, and compassion to residents.
Follow established Home Care Services standards and procedures while maintaining a positive, friendly, and courteous attitude toward residents, coworkers, and guests.
Provide scheduled resident care efficiently, including bathing, dressing, hair and nail care, medication reminders, catheter and oxygen care, transfers, walking assistance, wheelchair transports, appointment escort and advocacy, laundry, cooking, cleaning, correspondence assistance, and reading to residents.
Perform other duties as requested by the Care Coordinator, Supervising Nurse, or Home Care Services Manager.
Document care services provided in resident records.
Observe and report symptoms, reactions, and changes in residents’ conditions.
Communicate new resident requests or service needs to the Care Coordinator, Supervising Nurse, or Manager.
Attend monthly department meetings and mandatory in-services, complete make-up sessions when needed, and participate in educational sessions, meetings, and seminars as directed.
Follow safety and health standards, including Universal Precautions, infection control, Hazard Communication Standards, SDS guidance, use of proper protective equipment, and emergency procedures.
Detect, correct, and report situations likely to cause accidents or injuries to residents, guests, or coworkers.
Request assistance from the Care Coordinator, Supervising Nurse, or Manager when unsure how to care for or handle a resident situation.
Report to a supervisor when no resident services are scheduled.
Assist residents to be as independent as their abilities allow.
Uphold Resident Rights and Code of Conduct policies and report situations in which residents’ rights may be at risk of violation.
Share confidential resident information only with the Manager or another health care professional as directed by a supervisor and according to the emergency situation.
Understand the special needs of people aged 65 and over, including possible vision, hearing, or memory loss, and communicate effectively while providing services.
Report supply and equipment needs to the Manager for replenishment.
Keep work areas clean and organized.