In-Home Care Giver - As Needed

Friendship Village Of Dublin•Dublin, OH

7h•Onsite

About The Position

Friendship Village of Dublin is hiring In-Home Care Givers to provide care and support to residents, with a focus on compassion, respect, and helping residents maximize quality of life. Caregivers provide one-to-one services in residents’ apartments within the community. Short shifts of 1–3 hours are available, with the option to pick up multiple shifts per day and longer shifts when available. Scheduling is flexible, with a six-week schedule and opportunities to work full-time or part-time, on a set schedule or as needed. First- and second-shift openings are noted, and all shifts are available. Care services may include personal care, medication reminders, support with mobility and transfers, household tasks, companionship, and assistance with appointments. Caregivers document services and report changes in residents’ conditions and needs to the appropriate care staff. The role also involves following safety, health, infection-control, emergency, resident-rights, and confidentiality policies, and supporting residents’ independence. The organization’s mission is to care for, engage, and inspire its community to reimagine and maximize quality of life at every age.

Requirements

Experienced in-home caregiver; applicants are expected to be willing to drive to surrounding Columbus-area locations and 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.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or equivalent preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide compassionate care 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 services, including bathing, dressing, hair and nail care, medication reminders, catheter care, oxygen care, transfers, walking assistance, wheelchair transportation, escort and advocacy for appointments, 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 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 as needed, and participate in directed educational sessions, meetings, and seminars.
Follow safety and health standards, including Universal Precautions, infection control, Hazard Communication Standards, SDS requirements, use of protective equipment, and emergency procedures.
Detect, correct, and report situations likely to cause accidents or injuries to residents, guests, or coworkers.
Request guidance from the Care Coordinator, Supervising Nurse, or Manager when unsure how to handle a resident-care situation, and report to a supervisor when no resident services are scheduled.
Assist residents in maintaining as much independence as their abilities allow.
Follow Resident Rights and Code of Conduct policies, and report potential resident-rights violations to the Manager.
Protect resident confidentiality and share information only as directed by a supervisor in accordance with the stated emergency and care protocols.
Understand the special needs of people age 65 and older, including possible vision, hearing, and memory loss, and communicate and provide services effectively.
Report supply and equipment needs to the Manager and keep work areas clean and organized.