Live In Caregiver (24/7)
About The Position
This position provides 24/7 live-in care for clients, requiring round-the-clock support over extended periods. The caregiver will be responsible for a wide range of client care duties, including personal hygiene, meal preparation, housekeeping, and companionship. Communication with supervisors and accurate documentation are essential components of this role, along with adherence to company policies and procedures. The role also involves assisting with therapy exercises, transporting clients, and maintaining a safe home environment. Additionally, there may be opportunities to act as a preceptor for new employees and participate in family meetings.
Requirements
- Two years of continuous work experience
- One year of previous patient care experience
- New Grad CNA's are welcome
Nice To Haves
- Specific experience as designated by work area may be required
Responsibilities
- Provides personal hygiene and grooming care to clients
- Performs routine housekeeping and home management duties
- Plans and prepares meals for clients’ nutritional needs
- Performs laundry, shopping, and errands for client
- Assists with routine therapy exercises
- Transports and accompanies clients to scheduled appointments
- Provides client socialization and companionship
- Observation and maintenance of a safe home environment
- Follows universal precautions
- Provides round the clock care over an extended period of time to develop report and support the client’s needs
- Reports changes in clients’ condition to the supervisor
- Exhibits effective interpersonal skills interacting with clients, family members and other staff
- Completes and documents tasks in journal as assigned in the care plan
- Consistently utilizes the scheduling software application for timekeeping, documenting and communication with office
- Periodically reviews company email for policy updates and communication from supervisors
- Follows all policies and procedures including minimum work requirement of 8 hours per month
- Attends all mandatory in-services and scheduled office appointments
- Acts as preceptor for newly hired employees
- Participates in family meetings as requested
- Performs other duties as assigned
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
