Live In Caregiver Needed Sundays & Mondays

Bellevue•North Seattle, WA

10d•$350 - $350

About The Position

IMMEDIATE NEED: LIVE IN CAREGIVER NEEDED FOR CLIENT IN SEATTLE AREA. SHIFT RUNS FROM 8AM SUNDAY MORNING THRU 8AM TUESDAY MORNING. 2 DAY LIVE IN. Must have great communication skills and be highly skilled in Dementia care. Acti-Kare Responsive In Home Care provides exceptional one on one senior care in homes across King County, Pierce County, and Snohomish County. Come be a part of our exceptional team. Job Summary : Our Caregiver role is a crucial position for those who rely on others for basic daily care. Duties include such things as: helping with ADLs, meal prep, light housekeeping, help with bathing or showering, help with toileting or brief changes, laundry, medication reminders and light pet care. Client specifics: Military vet, with Parkinson's. High fall risk, uses walker and wheelchair. Some swallowing issues requires food to be cut into bite size pieces and high monitoring at meals.

Requirements

Must be 18 years or older
HCA or CNA certificate required or proof of current enrollment in an HCA or CNA training program
Applicant must be positioned and willing to obtain HCA/ CNA license within 200 days of hire
Willingness to adhere to health and safety standards
Current CPR (American Heart Association) Certification a plus
Knowledge of housekeeping activities and cooking with attention to dietary constraints
Must be respectful and compassionate with a good bedside manner
Outstanding communication, time management and interpersonal skills
Physical endurance to complete required tasks
Must be willing to undergo a DHSH background check and fingerprinting as part of the hiring process

Nice To Haves

Previous caregiver experience preferred but not required
Current CPR (American Heart Association) Certification a plus

Responsibilities

Help clients take prescribed medication
Assist clients with ambulation and mobility around the house or outside (doctor’s appointments, walks etc.)
Assist clients with personal care and hygiene
Help clients complete physical therapy and other recommended exercises
Do the client’s shopping or accompany them when they shop if needed
Perform light housekeeping duties that clients can’t complete on their own, including preparing meals
Collect information about conditions and treatment plans from caregivers, nurses, doctors and family members
Report any unusual incidents to nurses, doctors and family members
Act quickly and responsibly in cases of emergency