Overnight & Weekend Caregiver Position

Talem Home Care•Colorado Springs, CO

10d•Onsite

About The Position

Talem Home Care is seeking caring, compassionate, reliable, and hard‑working individuals to join our team as Personal Care Providers in Colorado Springs and surrounding areas. This is a great opportunity for individuals who are looking to get their foot in the healthcare field and gain hands‑on experience while making a meaningful difference in others’ lives. As a Personal Care Provider, you’ll provide unskilled personal care and household services for clients in their homes. Responsibilities include assisting with household chores, personal hygiene, and providing companionship to help ensure clients’ homes are clean, safe, and organized. We offer flexible a part‑time schedule to work around your current schedule. We are currently looking for overnights and weekend caregivers!

Requirements

Valid, current driver's license and access to a reliable automobile
Must be at least 18yrs old
One year or more personal care experience in a home care setting preferred
Able to stand, kneel, bend at knees, and squat throughout the day
Ability to safely assist clients in and out of a vehicle and safely lift a wheelchair or walker weighing up to 50lbs into and out of a vehicle
Physical ability to lift and transfer clients
Use arms, legs, feet, hands, and fingers to assist clients with performing tasks of daily living
Frequently move the whole body to perform tasks such as lifting, light housekeeping, walking, and driving
Sitting for long periods of time
Ability to see and hear well (naturally or with correction)

Responsibilities

Observes and maintains home environment to ensure the safety and security of the client
Assists with household chores including cooking, meal preparation, cleaning, and laundry
Assists in completing activities such as shopping and appointments outside the home
Provides companionship including, but not limited to, social interaction, conversation, emotional reassurance, encouragement of reading, writing, and mind-stimulating activities
Performs or assists the client with personal hygiene, including bathing, hair care, mouth care, and dressing, when skilled skin care, skilled transfer, or skilled dressing is not required
Maintains timely service records of home visits
Attends and participates in appropriate client care conferences, staff and education meetings, and agency committee meetings