In-Home Care Giver

Friendship Village of Dublin • Dublin, OH

15h

About The Position

Friendship Village of Dublin is seeking In-Home Care Givers to provide care and support to residents in the community and to residents in the Columbus area. The role focuses on providing compassionate, individualized services while helping residents remain as independent as their abilities allow. The posting lists a full-time schedule of 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., with work every other weekend required. Flexible scheduling and both full-time and part-time hours are also mentioned, including short shifts of 1–3 hours and opportunities to pick up additional or longer shifts.

Requirements

• Reliable transportation.
• Willingness to drive to surrounding Columbus-area communities and locations within the outer belt.
• Ability to work short shifts of 1–3 hours, with the option to pick up multiple shifts per day.
• Willingness to work longer shifts when available.
• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Desire to make a difference and willingness to grow.

Nice To Haves

• High school diploma or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Provide loving, compassionate care to residents.
• Deliver scheduled care services efficiently, including bathing, dressing, hair and nail care, medication reminders, catheter and oxygen care, transfers, walking assistance, wheelchair transport, escorts to appointments, laundry, cooking, cleaning, correspondence assistance, and reading to residents.
• Follow established Home Care Services standards and procedures while maintaining a positive, friendly, and courteous attitude toward residents, coworkers, and guests.
• Document services provided in resident records.
• Observe and report symptoms, reactions, and changes in residents’ conditions.
• Communicate residents’ new requests or service needs to the Care Coordinator, Supervising Nurse, or Manager.
• Attend department meetings and required 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, proper protective equipment requirements, and emergency procedures.
• Identify, correct, and report situations likely to cause accidents or injuries to residents, guests, or coworkers.
• Seek assistance from the Care Coordinator, Supervising Nurse, or Manager when unsure how to handle a care situation.
• Report to a supervisor when no resident services are scheduled.
• Support residents’ independence according to their abilities.
• Uphold Resident Rights and Code of Conduct policies and report possible violations to the Manager.
• Share confidential resident information only with the Manager or other health care professionals as directed by a supervisor and according to the emergency situation.
• Communicate effectively and provide services with consideration for the special needs of people aged 65 and over, including possible vision, hearing, or memory loss.
• Report supply and equipment needs to the Manager.
• Keep work areas clean and organized.

Benefits

• Starting wage of $17.00 per hour, plus $2.00 per hour for off-campus shifts.
• Medical, vision, and dental insurance options.
• Paid time off.
• One-to-one resident-to-caregiver ratios in residents’ apartments.
• Flexible scheduling.
• Student tuition reimbursement for pursuing an LPN or RN license.
• Scholarship opportunities for continued education and career goals.
• Discounted meals.
• Referral bonuses.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED